Push for laws to stop sale of ‘legal highs’

LEGAL alternatives to hard drugs such as cocaine, ecstasy, LSD and magic mushrooms could soon be taken off the shelves.

Government TDs have expressed concern over the dangers posed by a range of mood-altering substances, newly available over the counter in Ireland, which are not mentioned in current drugs legislation.

Fianna Fáil backbench TD Peter Power says he will push for emergency legislation banning the sale of such “legal highs”.