Cabinet to consider ban on sale of vaping products to under-18s

Under the laws, advertising will not be allowed near schools or on public transport, limiting exposure to commercial messages normalising e-cigarettes

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly will seek Cabinet approval for the new laws, which will also restrict the types of retailers that can sell nicotine-inhaling products. Picture: PA

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will this morning seek Cabinet approval for legislation banning retailers from selling vaping products to under-18s and prohibiting e-cigarette advertisements on public transport.

The new laws also restrict the types of retailers that can sell nicotine-inhaling products.