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To support the bill, Ministers will explain the clear evidence that nicotine exposure at a young age can have long-term consequences for brain development.
Recently published surveys of Irish school-aged children show that 9% of 12 to 17-year-olds and 15.5% of 15 and 16-year-olds use electronic cigarettes.
A review by the Health Research Board found that children who vape are five times more likely to start smoking.
The sale of vapes to teenagers is already banned in several European countries.
Also bringing a memo to Cabinet today is Minister for Education Norma Foley.
She'll propose providing counselling services in primary schools in seven counties across the country.
Some €5m has been allocated for this programme.
The minister believes promoting well-being is essential to allowing children to learn and grow.
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