Citizens’ Assembly has chance to save lives, says Dublin GAA legend Philly McMahon

Philly McMahon addresses the citizens’ assembly remotely (Citizens’ Assembly/PA)

Dublin GAA legend Philly McMahon, whose brother died after a battle with addiction, has told the new citizens’ assembly on drugs use that it has an opportunity to save lives.

McMahon’s brother John died in 2012 at the age of 31 after a long struggle with heroin addiction.