Midlands Senator Calls For More Support For Families Facing Drug Debt Intimidation

Joe Flaherty made the call yesterday in the Seanad.

A Midlands Senator is calling for further supports for families dealing with drug debts.

It comes after fatal arson attacks in Waterford and Offaly over the past year, with both cases linked by Gardai to drug debts and drug-related intimidation.

A man in his 50s and two women in their 30s were arrested yesterday in relation to the attacks in Waterford.

Former Longford-Westmeath TD and Senator Joe Flaherty says there is insufficient support and structure in place to help families.

He says legislation needs to be made a priority to solve this issue:

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