Government accused of 'losing its way' on tobacco control as fall in number of smokers stalls

Research has shown that young people who do not smoke and who start vaping are three to five times more likely to start smoking than those who do not start vaping, HSE said

The HSE has said e-cigarettes are not recommended as a way to give up smoking, as the Government was accused of “losing its way” on tobacco control in Ireland.

It comes as new figures this week showed e-cigarette use among young people has surged, while the fall in the number of smokers in Ireland has stalled.