Smokers advised that E-Cigarettes can potentially double your chances of giving up

Smokers in Carlow and Kilkenny are being advised that E-Cigarettes can potentially double your chances of kicking the habit.

That’s just one of the findings from a HIQA report on the success and cost-effectiveness of ways to give up cigarettes.

The report will now go out for public consultation, which will then be used by the HSE to develop a national clinical guideline on quitting.

Dr Maureen Ryan is deputy Chief Executive at HIQA, she told KCLR news that this study is the most up-to-date information available in relation to e-cigarettes.