Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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344. To ask the Minister for Health the current status of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023; and when this Bill will move to the next stage. [43361/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill will introduce a suite of measures which aim to reduce the appeal and availability of nicotine inhaling products such as electronic cigarettes to young people. Measures contained in the Bill include:

• A prohibition on the sale of nicotine inhaling products to those aged under 18.
• The creation of a licencing system for the retail sale of nicotine inhaling products. Retailers will need to apply for a licence, renew it annually, and pay a fee.
• A prohibition on the sale of nicotine inhaling products from self-service vending machines, temporary or moveable premises, and events aimed at children.
• A prohibition on the advertising of nicotine inhaling products near schools, in cinemas, or on public transport.
• The introduction of new penalties for retailers who commit offences related to nicotine inhaling products.