Measures announced by the Minister for Health will see advertising of vaping products banned on public transport and near schools.
There’s major concern after a review found that kids who vape are five times more likely to start smoking.
But a new law is hoping to curb that – by banning the sale of e-cigs to under 18s and removing them from vending machines.
A children’s respiratory expert is welcoming the new plans.
Paediatric respiratory consultant at CHI Crumlin Des Cox outlines the health implications for kids who vape:
There are 16,000 different flavours of vapes, such as bubblegum and gummy bears – and Professor Cox says the legislations could go one step further in tackling that.
Meanwhile, the Irish Heart Foundation has echoed those sentiments - also saying the government hasn't gone far enough to restrict the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes to protect young people from addiction to nicotine.
Pleased to have received approval from Cabinet today for legislation that will ban the sale of e-cigarettes/vaping products to children as well as introduce curbs on marketing and advertising.
— Stephen Donnelly (@DonnellyStephen) November 22, 2022
Bill will be finalised shortly and progress in @OireachtasNews as soon as possible. pic.twitter.com/ChqMZsITIp
The Cabinet has approved the legislation which is expected before the Oireachtas early next year.
