A 17-YEAR-OLD boy who took four ecstasy pills for the first time suffered brain damage and later died.

IN the debate about legalising recreational drugs one of the arguments used is that after legalisation some standards would apply. It should mean people would know what they are consuming and be aware of the risks.

GARDAÍ are still trying to trace a crucial witness as part of their investigation into the ecstasy-related death of a teenager.

IT IS unlikely that anyone will face criminal charges in relation to the death of a Cork teenager who took ecstasy, it emerged yesterday.