Minister raises concerns with Garda Commissioner about pupils being used as money mules

Norma Foley has warned that young and vulnerable students are being "targeted" and "duped" by criminal gangs with the promise of "easy money". Photo: Moya Nolan

Education Minister Norma Foley has written to the Garda Commissioner to raise concerns about secondary school students who are being used as money mules by criminals.

Ms Foley has warned that young and vulnerable students are being "targeted" and "duped" by criminal gangs with the promise of "easy money". She has now asked that gardaí be sent into schools across the country to make students aware of the dangers of becoming a money mule and the consequences.