I welcome plans to ban the sale of vapes to under-18s. We know the impact of nicotine when it comes to developing brains. We know that children who vape are five times more likely to start smoking. The move is welcome from a health standpoint.

Honestly, however, it is the targeted advertising to young people that really concerns me, including the different colours and flavours. It is almost like these items are being marketed as products for children, like a chocolate bar, a soft drink or an accessory. Cracking down on advertising is a key focus of the proposed legislation. Will a focus on online advertising on social media be included as well?

I thank the Deputy for the question, which she has raised previously. The proposed legislation we approved today is to ban the sale of vapes to those aged under 18 and by those aged under 18. Equally, they will only be able to be sold in licensed stores. There cannot be pop-up shops or stands at festivals or events targeted at children. There will also be restrictions on advertising, particularly around schools, cinemas and other places.

I am not sure to what extent this will apply to online advertising, which of course young people, in particular, are exposed to all the time. We do have a World Wide Web, so I am not sure of the extent to which this proposed measure will apply to that context or the extent to which it can apply in this regard, given the international nature of the Internet. I will certainly ask the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, or the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, to respond to Deputy Higgins on this subject later.