Northern Ireland endorses UK's Tobacco and Vapes Bill to phase out tobacco sales to 2009-borns and tackle youth vaping.

Northern Ireland has endorsed a motion to join the UK's Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which aims to phase out tobacco sales to those born since 1 January 2009. The bill aims to create a "smoke-free generation" and provide powers to tackle youth vaping. Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann says the bill's goal is to "stop people from ever starting to smoke, thus preventing a lifetime of addiction."

May 21, 2024
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