Tánaiste 'worried' about impact of legalising cannabis

Micheál Martin said he finds it hard to comprehend the 'habitual' use of drugs by young people given there is a 'fine line between having a good time and disaster'

Mr Martin said that people dabbling in drugs is problematic, and they may not realise they are “storing up problems for themselves”. Picture: Getty

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said he fears legalising cannabis in Ireland because such a move could create the impression that drug-taking is acceptable.

Mr Martin said his attitude towards drugs is to focus on prevention of use and he finds it “crazy” that people are taking drugs while socialising.