The Irish government is planning to introduce a widescale ban on disposable vapes.
The so-called "single-use" alternatives to smoking are usually discarded after about 200 to 400 puffs.
Officials are working to outlaw their use, with a public consultation process to begin shortly.
Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement and eGovernment, Ossian Smyth (Green Party) says disposable vapes "go against everything we are trying to do" in Ireland.
Speaking on the plan, Mr Smith said that to his mind the "product needs to be banned completely."
He continued, "This is an example of an innovation that is making the world worse. It's a product that is attractive to children, tastes like bubblegum, you smoke it for maybe 50 drags, and then it gets thrown on the ground."
Disposable vapes pose a serious environmental hazard as they contain lithium-ion batteries, electronics, copper and plastic.
"This is an example of a product that needs to be banned completely", noted Ossian Smith.
The news follows reports from earlier this year that flavoured vapes could end up being banned under the EU's plan to fight cancer.
The bloc's executive branch has proposed regulations on the sale of flavoured heated tobacco products.
The European Commission says it's in response to a significant increase in the volume of these items sold across the continent.
According to the Irish Vape Vendors Association, there are currently almost 200,000 vapers in Ireland.
