Minister calls for restrictions on alcohol sales

DRUGS Strategy Minister Pat Carey has called for restrictions on the sale of alcohol and compulsory training for staff in off-licences.

Mr Carey said the rise in tragedies involving the abuse of illegal drugs and alcohol strengthened the need to include alcohol into the next national drugs strategy, due to be drafted at the end of next year.

Recent tragedies include the drug party in Waterford city, where two young men are still fighting for their lives following the consumption of drugs, reportedly cocaine and amphetamine along with alcohol.