John Paul Phelan
Question:801. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the drafting, publication, and introduction of the proposed nicotine inhaling products Bill. [36873/24]
View answerWednesday, 18 September 2024
Questions (801, 802, 803, 808)
John Paul Phelan
Question:802. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health if pre-legislative scrutiny is planned in respect of the proposed nicotine inhaling products Bill. [36874/24]
View answerJohn Paul Phelan
Question:803. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Health to publish the general scheme and regulatory impact assessment of the proposed nicotine inhaling products Bill. [36875/24]
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Michael Healy-Rae
Question:808. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when the new changes regarding the sale of vapes will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36942/24]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 801, 802, 803 and 808 together.
I received Cabinet approval on 10 September to draft a Bill which will further regulate nicotine inhaling products, including a complete ban on disposable vapes and a restriction on flavours. The proposal for a Bill will now begin drafting stage. The draft legislation will then require notification at EU level under the Technical Standards Directive (Directive 2015/1535).
At this early stage in the legislative process, I do not have a timeline for the introduction of the measures in the Bill.
Decisions regarding pre-legislative scrutiny are a matter for the Oireachtas Committee.
I intend to publish the regulatory impact statement and the general scheme in the coming weeks.
Question No. 802 answered with Question No. 801.
Question No. 803 answered with Question No. 801.