The National Organisation for Reform of Marijuana Laws will hold a demonstration in Dublin today calling for the drug to be decriminalised.

The group says it would be of benefit to the Irish economy as a whole if cannabis were to be legalised and sold through reputable outlets.

The demonstration will begin in the Garden of Remembrance in Parnell Square and making its way towards Leinster House.

Director of NORML Ciarán Maher (PROI Marr) outlines their campaign: