Ireland

The law prohibits the sale of cigarettes "by retail other than in a packet containing not less than 20 cigarettes." This is interpreted as prohibiting the sale of single cigarettes.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 in that the law prohibits the sale of single cigarettes.

Section 14 of the Public Health (Tobacco) Act (PHA) 2004, amending Sec. 43 of PHA 2002, allows vending machines in licensed clubs or premises licensed for the sale of alcohol, as set forth in the regulations. The regulations allow vending machines in areas of premises generally attended by, and within sight of, staff members, and where the vending machine is activated by a disc or card provided by a staff member after verifying that the customer is at least 18 years of age.

To align with FCTC Art. 13, the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, and FCTC Art. 16, the law should prohibit vending machine sales of tobacco products as such sales are an inherent form of tobacco advertising and promotion.

The law does not specifically prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products through the internet; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting internet tobacco product sales. The law does require a retailer who engages in cross-border distance sales to use an age verification system and register with the competent authority. Absent an explicit ban on the sale of tobacco products through the internet, however, this verification requirement is not interpreted as prohibiting internet tobacco product sales.

To align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should prohibit internet tobacco product sales as internet sales are an inherent form of tobacco advertising and promotion.

The law prohibits the sale of all tobacco for oral use. However, other types of smokeless tobacco products are permitted.

The sale of waterpipe tobacco is permitted; however, it is subject to many of the same regulations as other tobacco products.

The law does not restrict the sale of tobacco products based on location; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products in schools/educational facilities.

The law does not restrict the sale of tobacco products based on location; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products on playgrounds.

The law does not restrict the sale of tobacco products based on location; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products in stadiums/arenas.

The law does not restrict the sale of tobacco products based on location; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products in healthcare facilities.

The law does not restrict the sale of tobacco products based on location; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products in cultural facilities.

The law prohibits the sale of cigarettes by retail other than in a packet containing not less than 20 cigarettes.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 with respect to the sale of small packets of cigarettes.

The law prohibits the sale of all smokeless tobacco for oral use. However, the law does not specify a minimum weight requirement for other types of smokeless tobacco products.

The European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016 require a unit package of roll-your-own tobacco to contain tobacco weighing not less than 30 grams.

Section 8 of the Public Health (Tobacco) Act (PHA) 2004, amending Sec. 37 of PHA 2002, prohibits the sale of tobacco except in accordance with Sec. 37. Section 37 requires a domestic retail seller of tobacco products to register with the Health Service Executive. The European Union Regulations 2016 require cross-border retail sellers of tobacco products (those located in Ireland and targeting a market outside Ireland but within the EU, as well as those located outside Ireland and targeting a market within Ireland) to register with the Health Service Executive.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 15 in that the law requires retailers to obtain a license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.