The Labour Party’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has suggested that “politicians take drugs” and that “people in all walks of life” take illegal substances.
He made the comments as it was announced that Chief Whip Hildegarde Naughton brought plans to Cabinet this morning to establish a new Citizens’ Assembly on drug use.
Mr Ó Ríordáin, who is Labour’s justice spokesperson, welcomed the establishment of the Citizens’ Assembly and said that it is in line with the party’s policy of decriminalising drug users.
