It is estimated there are up to 100 so-called crack-houses in the suburb of Tallaght. The properties are used by those who smoke crack-cocaine, some are dilapidated, abandoned houses, others are homes with young children living in them. Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been out in Tallaght speaking with residents and community workers about the growing issue of crack-cocaine

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