Vape prices to soar across Ireland from tomorrow as new government tax kicks in

Vaping is about to get a lot more expensive across Ireland, with a new tax on e-liquid products officially taking effect from tomorrow, November 1.

The E-liquid Products Tax will add 50 cent per millilitre to all vape liquids sold in the country, whether they contain nicotine or not. It means a standard 2ml disposable vape will now cost more than €9, while a typical 10ml refill bottle will jump from around €6 to over €12 once VAT is included.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, who signed the order to introduce the new excise duty in September, said the measure forms part of a wider Government effort to protect public health and reduce vaping among young people.

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"I am pleased to announce the commencement of the E-liquid Products Tax, which will take effect from 1 November 2025," said Minister Donohoe.

"This measure will help to address the public health concerns created by the rising prevalence of vapes and related products on the Irish market and their increasing usage amongst young people. It also supports Ireland's broader public health strategy."

The tax applies to both disposable vapes and reusable refills, with suppliers required to register with Revenue before making their first supply in the State. Suppliers will also be responsible for paying and accounting for the tax.

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The Department of Finance has described the new charge as a necessary step in curbing the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers and young adults, many of whom have turned to vaping despite never having smoked traditional cigarettes.

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said the new measure is aimed squarely at protecting young people from harm.

“We do not know the long-term harms of vaping products and most contain nicotine which is highly addictive. Protecting children and young people from these products is a priority for this government and this measure will strengthen the work already underway in my department," she said.

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Junior Health Minister Jennifer Murnane O'Connor added that the days of cheap vapes are over.

"There are vapes being sold for as little as €2. This tax will help ensure that these products are no longer available at pocket money prices," she said.

The move comes as Ireland joins a growing number of EU countries that are introducing domestic taxes on e-cigarettes, while the EU works to update the Tobacco Tax Directive to include newer nicotine products. Belgium and France have already banned disposable vapes, and similar restrictions are now being drafted in Ireland.

The Government has confirmed that additional legislation is on the way to ban single-use vapes entirely and to restrict packaging, flavours, retail advertising and displays for vaping products.

The Department of Finance estimates that the new e-liquid tax could raise millions in revenue, while supporting Ireland's broader goal of reducing smoking and vaping rates nationwide.