The Bishop of Armagh who is orginally from Virginia says protecting children's health is the core aim of 'The Pledge'
Bishop Michael Router is part of the Irish Bishops' Drugs Initiative.
It was revealed this week that children preparing for their confirmation will be asked to make a commitment not to vape before they're 18.
Bishop Router says addiction, in its many forms, continues to exact a devastating toll on individuals, families, and communities.
He warned that as a society, Ireland continues to suffer the far-reaching consequences of drug and alcohol abuse, with costs felt across health services, workplaces, communities, and public life.
Speaking on this week's Joe Finnegan Show, Bishop Router said these realities call for a collective response that will be honest and effective and that is what the Irish Bishops' Drugs Initiative is trying to achieve:
