Publicans in Kerry are calling for the introduction of a vaping ban in bars.
An initiative by several pubs in the county, saw a joint decision to introduce a ban on vaping in their establishments on New Years Day.
Listowel publican, Christy Walsh is among those who took the action; saying he has noticed an increase in people vaping in bars, while sitting at tables.
Mr Walsh, who is secretary of the Kerry branch of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland, believes measures like the smoking ban should be introduced on vapes.
He says a motion to ban vaping in pubs will be brought before the Kerry vintners AGM this month: