P.31 Prevention - An estimated four in ten cancers are preventable through lifestyle changes such as not smoking, reducing alcohol intake, physical activity, being SunSmart and reducing exposure to air pollution 

P.33 2.1 E-cigarettes and novel nicotine products - E-cigarettes, and other emerging products, are leading to nicotine dependence and negative health outcomes. Budget 2026 Asks:

• Fund annual youth awareness prevention campaigns on the addictive nature and harmful effects of nicotine products, such as vapes and nicotine pouches (estimated €200k).
• Fund the establishment of a dedicated stop vaping service, including investment in staffing and medicines (€900k).
• Treat nicotine products (including e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches and any novel products) the same as cigarettes by introducing higher taxation in line with other EU countries. 

P.35 2.2 Reducing smoking rates - We are falling behind on Tobacco Free Ireland targets. Budget 2026 Asks: 

• Ensure adequate funding for the expansion of QUIT support services, including targeted QUIT initiatives for cancer patients.
• Establish a dedicated Tobacco Free Campus Bursary to support Tobacco Free Campus implementation across the health service (estimated €300k).
• Increase excise duty on cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco products in line with the tobacco tax escalator and inflation.