Public consultation to be held on banning ‘wasteful’ disposable vapes

Public consultation to be held on banning ‘wasteful’ disposable vapes
Minister of State Ossian Smyth (Julien Behal/PA)

The Irish government is to carry out a public consultation over a number of months looking to ban “wasteful” disposable vape products, a junior minister has said.

Minister of State Ossian Smyth, who has responsibility for public procurement, eGovernment and the circular economy, said that research shows around half of young people who vape use disposable vapes.

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