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'It's easy to hide from your parents' - Disposable vapes 'absolutely addictive' for young people

Disposable vapes have become "absolutely addictive" for young people, with no age restriction and a wide range of sweet flavours. Last weekend, French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne announced the country would ban disposable vapes, claiming they encourage people to take up smoking. A survey carried out by Ipsos in July found 64% of respondents support the banning of disposable e-cigarettes. Vapes have become increasingly more popular in Ireland, with Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) reporting disposable vapes are ending up as litter on Irish beaches at a growing rate. On the streets of Dublin, Newstalk reporter Matthew Joyce asked people why they chose to take up vaping. It's a lot easie... [Read more]

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