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Ireland airport vape rules explained as holidaymakers face potential fines over common mistakes
Vaping
With the summer holidays in full swing, many of us are planning to jet abroad over the coming weeks and months - but there are a few Ireland airport vaping regulations to be aware of, as breaking the rules could see you fined
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TV chef Shane Rigney hooked up to machines in hospital post as he tells fans ‘f*ck vapes’
Vaping
Shane Rigney posted updates on his Instagram account moments after undergoing a medical procedure
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The germiest item in your home isn't your toilet - and most people use it every day
House
From your kitchen to the bedside table, here are eight everyday unexpected household items that could be making you ill.
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Vast majority of vapes not being recycled, WEEE says
Vaping
The devices contain lithium batteries, plastic and electrical parts which are often not entering the recycling system
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Irish drivers warned 7 items must be out of your car by Thursday night
Cars
Irish motorists are being urged to remove seven items from their cars before freezing temperatures and snow hit Thursday night.
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Psychosis fears over vapes sold in Ireland despite ban
Vaping
The letter warns the continued provision of these substances is suggestive of flaws in Irish drug policy and enforcement that require ongoing attention
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Irish drivers have until Thursday night to remove 7 items from their cars
Weather
Drivers across Ireland are being urged to remove seven items from their cars before a severe cold snap brings snow and subzero temperatures from Thursday night.
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Disposable vapes to be banned soon as legislation passes through Dáil
Vaping
The Government wants to ban disposable devices entirely to curb vaping rates
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November 2025 money changes from social welfare benefit to tax hike shock
Cost of Living
November brings a few key money changes for Irish households, from new taxes to price cuts, as the cost of living squeeze continues in the lead up to Christmas.
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When is Budget 2026 and what's in it for you - social welfare, tax bands, cost of living supports
The Budget
Budget 2026 is just hours away and is expected to focus on social welfare, housing, childcare and tax measures, with changes to cigarette and vape prices.
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New 'vape tax' to come into effect next month amid public health concerns
Vaping
As announced in Budget 2025, each millilitre of e-liquid will be subject to 50c tax
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Doctors issue vape health warning as new evidence shows they can warp teenage brains
Vaping
The Irish Thoracic Society wants the Nicotine Inhaling Products Bill to ban all disposable vapes and flavours
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Holidaymakers threaten to ditch Spain and 'go elsewhere' over new rule change
Spain holidays
Thousands of Irish tourists are planning autumn trips to Spain, but a proposed nationwide rule change has already sparked frustration and debate among some holidaymakers.
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Passenger removed from Ryanair flight after 'vaping in toilet' and causing two-hour delay
Ryanair
The 21-year-old was escorted off the Ryanair flight by six police officers after allegedly committing an aviation offence while the aircraft was still on the ground
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HHC now added to list of illegal drugs in Ireland
Vaping
“We know that HHC is responsible for hospitalisations and psychotic episodes, and that there are many people today struggling with addiction as a result of this and similar drugs," said Minister for the National Drugs Strategy Jennifer Murnane O’Connor
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Foul-mouthed Irish parrot has incredible two-word response for anyone it sees vaping
Vaping
Marie Mcaleavey first noticed the African Grey’s hatred for e-cigarettes when she had an unsuspecting friend over
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Researchers make shock finding about numbers smoking AND vaping - sparking fears for teens
Vaping
The study has called for stronger regulation of e-cigarettes
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Weight-loss injections could be made cheaper by the end of the year, Minister says
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, who was speaking at the World Conference on Tobacco Control, also vowed that Ireland will crack down on coloured and flavoured vapes and attempt to “eradicate” tobacco pouches
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin vows to come down even harder on sale of vapes in Ireland
Vaping
Despite Cabinet approving plans in September 2024 to ban disposable vapes and flavours, the Irish Mirror understands there is still no date for the implementation of the plans.
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Vapes and solar panels see electrical device sales surge
Vaping
Vaping devices alone accounted for a third of all electronic items sold last year
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Laws to ban disposable vapes should be fast-tracked to stub out e-cigarette 'epidemic', heart charity says
Irish News
The devices will be banned in Northern Ireland and the UK from June 1, and the Irish Heart Foundation wants the rule to extend to the Republic of Ireland as well
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HSE issues urgent warning over three types of vape that wrongly claim not to contain nicotine
Vaping
Consumers have been urged to stop using the affected products immediately and return them to where they were purchased
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First-ever vaping study uncovers horrifying dangers including organ failure and dementia
Vaping
A groundbreaking study suggests vaping may be more harmful than smoking, increasing risks of dementia, heart disease and organ failure due to continuous nicotine intake and toxic chemicals.
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Warning issued by HSE about four specific types of vape sold in Ireland
Vaping
The HSE has issued a warning after concerns were raised about the safety of a number of e-cigarettes
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