It's hoped the sale of vapes to under 18 year olds will be illegal by Christmas. The move to do so was voted in by TD's in the Dáil last night. The bill now goes to the Seanad and if it gets the green light there the President will be asked to sign it into law.
It will also see advertising of vapes banned on public transport and close to schools. CEO of the Asthma Society of Ireland Eilis Ni Chaithnia says its a good start, but further measures are needed.
"They’re shown to flare asthma, so whether you’re using them yourself or whether you’re using them around somebody who has asthma, they can flare asthma symptoms,” CEO Eilís Ní Chaithnía said. They can cause an asthma attack and, of course, they can be fatal. So, they really are a product to be taken seriously. What needs to follow is a ban on all vape flavours because they’re obviously attractive to young people, they make vaping easier for young people,” she said. "So, ban all of the flavours - except, of course, tobacco flavour."
