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Tobacco Control Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2026

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Ceisteanna (943)

Colm Burke

Ceist:

943. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health whether the Government has examined the feasibility of introducing in Ireland a "generational smoking ban" (that is a permanent prohibition on the sale of tobacco products to persons born on or after a specified year), similar to that proposed in the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-2025; whether she considers such a measure will be legally and constitutionally permissible in Ireland having regard to EU law (including Directive 2014/40/EU on tobacco products and relevant internal market rules) and domestic law; the legal advice or analysis that has been undertaken or commissioned by her Department; the legislative changes which will be required to give effect to such a measure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14151/26]

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The Tobacco Free Ireland policy is currently being reviewed. Consideration will be given to all possible  measures to end the epidemic of harm caused by tobacco.

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