Public urged to use hotline to report underage drinkers

GARDAÍ and publicans want the public to ring a hotline and report under-age drinkers.

They’ve set up a confidential phoneline and want the public to report those who blatantly flout the law. The strategy is helping to clamp down on alcohol abuse in a Wexford town which has seen a substantial dip in serious assaults.

New Ross garda sergeant Sean Malone says the phoneline is part of a promotion to highlight general awareness about alcohol abuse and the national identity card system in New Ross. Callers can also talk about the general issue of underage drinking and the impact high alcohol consumption is having on the public at large.