Calls for vigilance in sale of drink to young people

As more than 55,000 Leaving Cert students prepare to celebrate tonight, several organisations have called for greater vigilance in the sale of alcohol to young people.

Alcohol Action Ireland, along with drinkaware.ie and the National Parents’ Council (NPC), has urged off-licences, supermarkets, and pubs to check IDs to prevent under-18s buying alcohol.

Students are entitled to celebrate their results but doing so in a safe and responsible manner was important, according to Samantha Byrne of Alcohol Action Ireland.