Vape firms may pay thousands for licences under new laws

Licences will only be issued to owners that operate premises for a minimum of 12 months. Picture: Nick Ansell

Vaping companies face paying thousands of euro every year to hold a licence in Ireland, under new laws being considered by the Government.

It is understood Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is examining setting a new annual licence fee of €500 per shop that sells e-cigarettes.