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26th August 2010
Head shop owner unrepentant over sale of drugsIn an exclusive interview with the New Ross Echo, the owner of the Tinkicker head shop has said he is unrepentant about selling the drugs which mimic the effects of illegal highs.
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25th August 2010
Rural isolation,drugs and disorder top agenda for North Clare Superintendent.Ennistymon’s new garda superintendent believes early intervention at school level is key to tackling serious drug problems.
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25th August 2010
Cut price alcohol causing problemsThe VFI have called on the Government for tighter guidelines on the sale and supply of alcohol in Ireland.
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25th August 2010
Legislation puts further squeeze on head shopsA new raft of legislation to tackle the supply and use of headshop substances came into effect yesterday.
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25th August 2010
Teacher-therapists may stop drink and drug dependencyTeacher-therapists could play a major role in preventing schools becoming breeding grounds for drink and drug dependency, researchers in Britain said yesterday.
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24th August 2010
Codeine regulations cause a few headachesSome customers resent being questioned about their use of codeine – but overuse of the drug has become a problem.
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24th August 2010
Head shops close as drug ban beginsHead shops across the country were closed yesterday on day one of a “blanket ban” on mind-altering drugs.
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24th August 2010
New laws force more head shops to closeA number of head shops around the country shut down yesterday as tough new government legislation came into effect.
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24th August 2010
Headshops Legislation won’t keep up with production of new substances – Ó SnodaighSpeaking this afternoon as the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010 came into operation as new legislation, Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Justice Aengus Ó Snodaigh described the new provisions as simply too short-sighted.
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23rd August 2010
Head shop owners face prosecutionGardai have warned head shop owners and staff that they face prosecution from today if they are found selling mind-altering drugs.