Smokers have been urged to kick the habit for good today, Ash Wednesday, as health chiefs insist the benefits begin just 20 minutes after stubbing out the last cigarette.
HSE research shows 79% of smokers want to give up and the vast majority (83%) regret starting.
Ash Wednesday is National No Smoking Day.
20-a-day smokers could save €5,000 a year.
The Irish Heart Foundation’s Medical Director, Dr Angie Brown joined Shane Beatty on Breakfast Briefing:
