Fines of up to €4,000 or jail time for premises that sell vapes to under 18s

New legislation controlling the sale of vapes was approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday

New law will also ban advertisements for e-cigarettes near schools and on public transport.

Premises that sell vapes to under 18s face fines of up to €4,000 or face six months in prison for their first offence under new legislation.

This penalty will increase for a second offence, with the fine increasing to €5,000 or 12 months in jail, under new legislation approved by Cabinet on Tuesday.