Sale Of Disposable Vapes To Be Banned Under New Plans.

Tuesday, 10 September 2024 09:49

By Max Kane

It's expected Wicklow Minister Stephen Donnelly will get approval to draft laws on environmental and public health grounds.

The sale of disposable vapes will be banned under proposals brought to Cabinet this morning.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly also plans to restrict flavours and advertising at the till in shops other than vape shops.

It's expected the Minister will get approval to draft laws on environmental and public health grounds.

Minister Donnelly says vape companies are trying to entice children with their products:

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