Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 October 2025
579. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health if legislation is being considered, similar to that set to be introduced in the UK, that will create a smoke-free generation by banning the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53039/25]
View answerLast year the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2024 was enacted. Under this law, Ireland became the first country in the EU to raise its minimum legal age of sale of tobacco products to 21. The measure will come into effect on 1 February 2028.
Our national tobacco control policy, Tobacco Free Ireland,is currently being reviewed. One of the central goals will be to set out a pathway to end the epidemic of smoking-related harm in Ireland. All measures to fulfil these objectives will be considered, including a generational ban.
