There will always be a 'black market' for Botox-type treatments, Taoiseach warns

The Irish medicines regulator has also warned of people offering Botox-type treatments who may be 'operating outside the law' and confirmed it had been involved in a number of investigations.

There will always be a Botox black market even if the Government clamps down on unregulated practitioners, the Taoiseach has warned.

Leo Varadkar said stronger licensing and regulation was required to ensure those who undergo aesthetic treatments were protected.