politcal news from Cork, Ireland
Deirdre Clune
SENATOR Deirdre Clune would like to support The National Off – Licence Association in calling on the Irish Government to introduce a mandatory training programme for all retailers of alcohol in order to combat irresponsible drinking.
“After the horrendous events in Phoenix Park at the weekend where 9 were stabbed and 3 young people died it is clearer than ever that we need action to combat irresponsible drinking in Ireland. [Read more...]
FINE Gael Cork South Central Deputy and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Health & Children, Jerry Buttimer, has today (Tuesday) said the events which unfolded last Saturday in the Phoenix Park have chilled Irish people to their very core, leaving many questions as to how or why such activity took place unanswered. Deputy Buttimer went on to say that any drink and drug awareness programmes that are being taught in schools need to be ramped up and that parents have a crucial role to play in ensuring their children act responsibly.
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