Almost a third of young people are overweight or obese, and most are not trying to slim down, a survey has found.

The State’s health services watchdog is worried that people who have never smoked will start using e-cigarettes as they become more socially acceptable.

The body which represents firms selling e-cigarettes in Ireland has questioned concerns over vaping being a gateway to smoking.

Health experts may have given vaping the thumbs up for ex-smokers, but they stopped short of saying e-cigarettes are safe to use, the Irish Cancer Society has warned.

New rules for e-cigarette advertising have been welcomed by Vape Business Ireland, a newly formed business alliance committed to an open debate about vaping products in Ireland.