379. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the annual increases in the retail price of the most popular price category MPPC for a 20-pack of cigarettes since 2014; the portion of the increase related to taxes; the portion of the increase due to price rises by the tobacco industry, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14788/26]

Simon Harris, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance: I am advised by Revenue that the table below shows the annual increases in the retail price of the most popular price category (MPPC) for a 20 pack of cigarettes since 2014, together with the portions related to tax increases and trade increases.

*The tax increase in 2020 of €0.30 aggregates an increase of €0.50 in excise in October 2020 and a €0.20 reduction in VAT from 23% to 21% on 1 September 2020.

**Includes the increase of €0.50 in excise in October 2021 and the increase of €0.20 in VAT to 23% on 1 March 2021.

***The latest price for the MPPC is €19.00 (February 2026).

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Dáil Éireann debate. Question 1036 – Tobacco control measures [14794/26]

1036. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the funding which has been provided to establish the vaping and nicotine use prevention campaign; if annual funding will be made available to it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14794/26]

Minister for Health: Funding of €300,000 was provided to the HSE in Budget 2025 to develop and deliver a youth vaping and nicotine prevention campaign. Funding of €200,000 to continue this campaign was provided in Budget 2026.