According to a report from the Irish Times on September 14, Irish Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has been granted cabinet approval to draft legislation proposing to ban the sale, manufacture, or import of disposable e-cigarettes in Ireland. Irish Senator Pat Casey has expressed support for the Minister's proposal.
Disposable e-cigarettes are causing significant harm to the environment. If not properly recycled, they can pollute our communities, including even the most remote areas.
It is important to ban disposable e-cigarettes for the environment and public health, especially for young people. Young people often impulsively purchase and try these e-cigarettes in stores.
Casey emphasized that the legislation will address e-cigarette advertising displays, packaging, and flavors, as these factors often target young people.
The bright colors and images attract young people to make impulse purchases. By introducing plain packaging for e-cigarettes, we will reduce their allure to young people and non-users. Banning advertising displays at sales points can also reduce the chances of young people trying e-cigarettes.
Casey praised Donald for his efforts in addressing the issue of youth e-cigarette use.
My party colleagues and I recognize that nicotine is a highly addictive drug. We are taking action to prevent young people from accessing these products and removing them from their daily lives.
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