Ban on sale of vapes to under 18s coming into force tomorrow

A ban on the sale of vapes to under 18s will come into effect tomorrow.

Penalties for breaking the new rules could include fines of up to 4,000 euro or six months in prison.

Other measures are due to follow next year, including action on e-cigarette sales in vending machines, and advertising.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says he’s glad to get the ban over the line before Christmas:

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