A Kerry TD says it's time for a real debate on making pepper spray legal for women to defend themselves.
Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae says he was devastated to hear of the murder of Ashling Murphy.
Pepper spray is currently banned in Ireland, but Deputy Healy-Rae says there should be a debate on legalising it so women in particular could defend themselves against unprovoked attacks and assaults.
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The Independent TD adds this is a real issue, as can be seen with the number of women in Ireland sharing their own stories on social media since Ashling's murder.
Deputy Healy-Rae says opening a debate on legalising pepper spray is the very least that should be done.
