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Conor D McGuinness: Nitrous Oxide Misuse No Longer Fringe

Conor D McGuinness: Nitrous Oxide Misuse No Longer Fringe

Conor D McGuinness warned that the misuse of nitrous oxide is no longer a fringe issue and is occurring across the state. He said it is happening in housing estates, parks, town centres and at the back of parish halls, overwhelmingly impacting young people.

Spread across urban and rural areas


The speaker said the problem is present all across the state, affecting both urban and rural communities.

Common locations cited


He identified specific locations where misuse is occurring, including housing estates, parks, town centres and at the back of parish halls.

Demographic impact


Conor D McGuinness emphasised that the misuse is overwhelmingly impacting young people.

Conor D McGuinness — still from statement: Conor D McGuinness: Nitrous Oxide Misuse No Longer Fringe (20.01.2026)

Characterisation of the issue


He stated the misuse is no longer novel or new and should not be treated as a fringe phenomenon.

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Transcript
The misuse of nitrous oxide is no longer a fringe issue, it's not something novel and new. It's happening in housing estates and parks and town centres at the back of parish halls, all across the state, urban and rural, and it's overwhelmingly impacting young people.