It comes after reports of people being spiked with needles while on nights out.
The Justice Minister has said people convicted of the offence could face up to three years in prison.
Minister Helen McEntee says everyone has to be aware of the issue.
Pat Shortt in conversation with Sunshine 106.8's Joe Harrington
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern dropped into the Sunshine 106.8 studios to chat with Joe Harrington
