Over 200’000 people have quit smoking, thanks to vaping. However, many of these ex-smokers are upset that the Irish government continues to deny the positive data on the benefits of vaping products in tobacco harm reduction. Later today, hundreds of these ex-smokers will come together via webinar in order to have their voices heard by the Government.

Spokesperson for Respect Vapers, Joe Dunne and Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine at Crumlin Hospital and Chair of the Policy Group on Tobacco at Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Dr Des Cox spoke to Ciara.

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