A Clondalkin councillor is warning parents to watch out as "extremely dangerous" nitroxous oxide cannisters are being left at local amenities such as parks and outside a public pool in recent days.
Abuse of nitrous oxide by young people and teenagers is common across many parts of the city. 'Silver bullets', small steel capsules that contain the gas, are often found in parks where the drug is being abused.
Clondalkin councillor Francis Timmons told Dublin Live that he was "shocked" to see the cannisters left outside parks and a public pool. He said: "These gas canisters are being sniffed around locally a lot lately - they are extremely dangerous and can lead to death just like lighter gas, tipex and glue before them.
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"Make sure you know what your kids are doing when out and warn them of the huge danger involved for a quick buzz." The cannister Cllr Timmons found was labelled Fast Gas, a company that delivers the gas across all European countries.
Fast Gas say their products should only be used to produce whipped cream in restaurant environments and that it is forbidden to inhale nitrous oxide gas. Fast Gas' website says their packages arrive "anonymously" as they do not put logos on the box.
The website reads: "It arrives anonymously at your doorstep, or if you order for a friend at his of course. #just asking for a friend!" Meanwhile, a second local politician is urging parents to speak to their children about the dangers of the deadly gas.
Sinn Fein Cllr Daithi Doolan said: "If you do suspect your child or any young person is inhaling nitrous oxide, don't panic. Don't bury your head in the sand.
"You're not alone. Get information about it. Talk to your children about it."
Dublin Live has contacted Fast Gas for comment.
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