Figures show 18% of the Irish population are smokers.
Public health experts say smokers will feel immediate health benefits from giving up the habit.
Tobacco Free Ireland is encouraging people to give up smoking as part of World No Tobacco Day.
Smoking causes 4,500 thousand deaths here each year, with the latest figures showing 18% of the population are smokers.
The HSE is increasing investment in its quit smoking supports to ensure no one is left behind.
Latest figures show the number of smokers in lower socio-economic groups is three times higher compared to those who are more well-off.
The Taoiseach is due to make a virtual address at a Tobacco Free Ireland conference today where he will highlight the need for no one to be left behind.
Dr Paul Kavanagh, Public Health Medicine Specialist with the HSE, says there are immediate benefits to quitting smoking:
He says more supports will be targetted at communities with the highest levels of smoking:
Newbridge Stop Smoking Service
Address: Newbridge Health Centre, Henry Street
Contact: Serena Stanley
Phone: 087 9475786
Description: For clinic times and to make an appointment, please contact Serena Stanley
County: Kildare
Email: Serena.Stanley@hse.ie
Naas Community Stop Smoking Service
Address: Vista Primary Care Centre, Ballymore Eustace Road, Naas, Co. Kildare
Contact: Aoife O'Brien
Phone: 087 1420249
Description: For clinic times and to make an appointment, please contact Aoife O'Brien
County: Kildare
Email: aoife.obrien7@hse.ie
Athy Primary Care Centre - Stop Smoking Clinic
Address: Athy Primary Care Centre, Shamrocklodge, Athy , Co. Kildare. R14 DX94
Contact: Aine Gorman
Phone: 087 251 5338
Description: For clinic times and to make an appointment, please contact Aine O'Gorman
County: Kildare
Email: aine.ogorman1@hse.ie
Maynooth Health Centre
Address: Maynooth Health Centre, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Contact: Aoife O'Brien
Phone: 087 1420249
Description: For clinic times and to make an appointment, please contact Aoife O'Brien
County: Kildare
Email: aoife.obrien7@hse.ie
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