Tánaiste welcomes ban on selling vapes to those under 18 - what do you think?

Micheal Martin has warned of the dangers vaping as he welcomed a Government move to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to under-18s.

The Tanaiste was speaking ahead of a Cabinet meeting where Health Minister Stephen Donnelly was presenting the proposed legislative Bill for approval.

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The new laws will also seek to limit marketing exposure to young people.

“I think vaping is very dangerous, particularly for young people, and I’m really shocked at the manner in which it’s being marketed towards young people in particular,” Mr Martin said outside Government Buildings.

“And I think this legislation is very, very welcome indeed.

“And we will work with opposition during the course of legislation if it can be strengthened even further, particularly in terms of the marketing aspect towards young people.”