Rise in smoking age and disposable vapes ban considered by Government

The health service says there are 800,000 fewer smokers in Ireland and that 'countless' lives have been saved since 2004

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Tanaiste Micheal Martin (Brian Lawless/PA)

The Health Minister wants to raise the minimum age for smoking to 21.

Stephen Donnelly said the Government is also looking at a range of legislative measures “to come down hard” on vaping.