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]

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]

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]

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]

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.