Ryan admits he smoked cannabis

HIS nomination for the presidency has not even been confirmed, but Green Party TD Eamon Ryan’s tentative bid for the Áras may have already gone up in smoke after he admitted to having used cannabis.

He also indicated that while he was against full legalisation of the drug, there were circumstances where it should be allowed.

His comments last night drew criticism from one leading anti-drugs campaigner, who labelled them “glib,” “badly informed” and “ill-judged.”