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Drugs fuelling 'horrific' events seen in Waterford, says Irish justice minister

Sky News·October 16, 2026 at 11:26 AM

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People who take illegal drugs are "supporting the horrific events we saw in Waterford", Irish justice minister Jim O'Callaghan has said.

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