There’s a call to give local authorities greater powers to control the type of shops opening in their areas.
It follows a decision by the British government to allow councils there to reject businesses which are not considered good for communities.
The proliferation of vape shops across the country has prompted calls for a similar move in Ireland.
Independent Councillor in Wexford, Leonard Kelly, says they can’t prevent them from opening at the moment:
Meanwhile, the Chairperson of Donegal Youth Council says the uptake of vaping has been a focus for the group for a number of years.
Cassie Lambe says, similar to the colourful packaging for vapes which the Youth Council has condemned, many of the shop-fronts have a similar aesthetic which could be attractive to young people.
Ms Lambe says it’s important to note that the concerns raised by the Youth Council come directly from their peers:
