Minister for Health Simon Harris announces plans to ban the sale of cigarettes from vending machines across Ireland. Mr Harris says it is dangerous for young people to have easy access to tobacco. The announcement was made after a question about vaping following six vaping-related deaths in America, and what Mr Harrisâ department was doing in relation to the issue. HE said: âIâm extremely concerned about the number of children starting to vape and the disingenuous way companies target children, with the different colours, flavours and the like.