Several outlets report that the Irish Government is considering increasing the vape tax in Budget 2027. The current levy, introduced through legislation in 2024, applies to e-liquid products and has already generated substantial revenue, with one report citing more than €22 million raised since the tax came into force. Under the current structure, the tax adds €1 to a standard 2ml vape product. The proposed change would follow ongoing implementation of the e-liquid products tax, which has become part of the government’s fiscal measures for public health-related regulation of vaping products. Reporting attributes the potential increase to Minister for Finance Simon Harris, who is said to be assessing options ahead of Budget 2027. Medical and public-health commentary included in one account highlights the broader health context for vaping taxes, but the central development across sources is the possibility of a higher tax rate or charge in the next budget cycle. If adopted, the change would likely raise retail prices for vapes and related e-liquid products.