http://www.theweeklyobserver.com/irish-cancer-society-not-convinced-with-phe-findings-calls-for-more-research-on-electronic-cigarettes/8033/
While health experts in Britain are already sold on electronic cigarettes as a way for people to give up smoking, the Irish Cancer Society is not quite convinced. Although new research recently released by Public Health England made the claim that electronic cigarettes are 20 times less dangerous than tobacco and could spell the end for smoking, the cancer society calls for more research on the long term effects of electronic cigarettes before it can fully endorse the product. They have stated that the move to suggest electronic cigarettes as a new way to quit is rather fast and they will review the subject as more evidence is presented. Until then, the society recommends traditional methods to people who want to quit smoking such as nicotine patches and chewing gums.
Even if the study released by PHE is welcome news in Britain, it is not enjoying similar status in other places as they are banned in Hong Kong, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, and Panama. They are also currently banned in work places, trains, hospitals, some shopping centers, and in Dublin Bus in Ireland. Vape Business Ireland, a business alliance encouraging debate on electronic cigarettes in Ireland, is hoping that the Irish Department of Health will enact a new legislation next year after considering the findings from PHE.