Photograph: iStockAlmost 100 people die each week in Ireland from illnesses caused by tobacco products, according to a new report by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. It’s time for Government to lead again and to focus on elimination of tobacco harm for once and for all,” Kavanagh said. “Stalled reductions in smoking rates and the continuing scale of harm caused by tobacco products mean we have no time to waste. Ireland has led the world before in its efforts to tackle tobacco harm. They have also passed legislation to improve regulation of vaping products, nicotine pouches and other tobacco products that could be introduced for sale in the future.

Source: The Irish Times February 17, 2026 16:51 UTC