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Mayor Joe Malone / PICTURE: Vicky Comerford
The new Mayor of Kilkenny, Cllr Joe Malone, believes that more needs to be done to tackle the 'scourge of drugs' in Kilkenny.
Speaking after being elected last Friday, Malone told those gathered that 'the biggest pandemic in society today is the scourge of drugs in our community'.
"Families are being intimidated out of this town through drugs," he said.
"We have to say no. Our gardaí need more backup."
Malone also called for more resources and support to be given to local mental health services to help those who are struggling, particularly young people.
To read all the points raised by the new mayor, as well as his aims and objectives for the year ahead, click the article directly above.
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