Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The witnesses are calling for plain packaging as part of this legislation but I believe e-cigarettes should be completely banned or at least kept under the counter, the same as cigarettes. I also believe that vaping shops should be closed down because they are made to look trendy. They are usually beside mobile phone shops and we know that young people love their mobile phones. A type of zone is created that appeals to young people. As Ms Power has said, the number of young people smoking has increased and one would have to say that is a direct result of vaping.

I commend Ms Power on the work she did in this House previously and the work she is doing in her current role. Is it time to consider further anti-smoking measures such as introducing no-smoking zones outside school gates and the front doors of hospitals? Does Ms Power agree that smoking should be banned outdoors where people are eating? Is there work to be done in that regard?