Vapes: 12-year-old girl from Belfast issues warning after serious vaping complications
A 12-year-old girl from Belfast was admitted to hospital after vaping seriously damaged her lungs. Vapes are becoming more and more popular, despite healthcare professionals warning the public of just how dangerous they are. Not only are they growing in popularity with adults, but now more and more children are using them. One mum has […]
3 years ago
Superdrug to ban the sale of single-use vapes in Irish and UK stores
Superdrug have made the decision to ban the sale of single-use vapes in all its Irish and UK stores. Concerns around usage in children and improper disposal are at the root of the decision made by bosses, as they label the rate of vape use as ‘worrying and alarming’. This will see vaping brands such […]
3 years ago
‘They are fuelling teenage vaping’ – Two-thirds of Irish public support disposable vape ban
New research shows that around two thirds of the public want the Government to ban the sale of disposable vapes A survey recently carried out with over 1,000 people aged 15 and over by the independent polling organisation Ipsos found that 64% of respondents support the ban of disposable e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. Only […]
3 years ago
Government plan to ban the sale of vapes to teenagers by July
This will change where nicotine advertisements are placed. Minister Stephen Donnelly will appear in front of Cabinet today and will ask them to sign off on legislation that bans the sale of e-cigarettes and vapes to those under 18. Children under 18-years-old will be banned from buying vapes and any other similar product by July […]
3 years ago
Government to introduce two new regulations for e-cigarettes
The measures are designed to prevent young people from starting to vape. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State Frank Feighan have received Government approval to introduce additional restrictions on the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes. Under the new proposals announced on Tuesday (22 November), the sale of e-cigarettes and related nicotine-inhaling products will […]
4 years ago
Government planning complete ban of disposable vapes
“I think this is an example of an innovation that is really making the world a worse place.” Minister of State Ossian Smyth has said he believes that disposable vapes need to “be banned completely” and that he has been working with officials on the plan. The Minister made the comments on Newstalk Breakfast on […]
4 years ago