Fergal Nealon

And critically, it acts as a gateway to cigarette smoking.

So we're not talking about a harmless alternative here.

We're talking about a new generation being hooked on nicotine through products that are deliberately designed to appeal to young people.

Yes, yes, exactly.

So why dress your shop front up like it belongs in a children's cartoon?

Yes, yeah and what we've highlighted in Sligo County Council is like the council actually have enforcement over signage on this matter and I think that's something that hasn't been pushed with to date.

We set standards for our own shop from presentation through the county development plans so we do have the tools to push on this and I'm delighted that Sligo is leading the way and I'm hoping other county councils take proactive measures.

Yes, I think a very good example.

I believe it's Australia has brought that in.

But I feel like if you're going to purchase a vape, it should look and feel like you're going into a GP surgery or a pharmacy.

Not some sort of funhouse.