Irish Taoiseach calls vaping industry 'revenge of Big Tobacco'; councils seek powers to act

Taoiseach Micheál Martin publicly characterized the vaping industry as 'revenge of Big Tobacco,' signaling a potential policy shift toward stricter regulation. Local council representatives, such as Fisher, are urging the government to grant them powers to restrict vape shops. The statement suggests a possible legislative move, but specific measures remain unspecified.