Attempts to stop gangs from using children to deal drugs have been unveiled. Fianna Fáil wants to introduce new laws to help protect young people. "The use of minors in drug distribution networks is appealing because, due to their age, there are fewer criminal consequences if they are caught. "This Bill seeks to change that and in doing so, make it less attractive for those higher up the distribution chain from using young people in this manner." Mr Curran added: "I hope that the combined effect of these two new offences will be to protect young people against getting involved in the drug economy."

Source: Irish Examiner October 15, 2019 08:37 UTC