The sentence for assault causing harm could increase from five years to ten years.

A man in his 50s received non-life threatening injuries following the altercation

One slash wound resulted in a 30 cm scar on the torso of the victim.

The 42-year-old man was handed down a partially suspended jail term.

Gardai say investigations are ongoing.

The rising cost of living means more people are using illegal money lenders.

The man sustained serious injuries in the incident on Tuesday evening.

Over 40 reports of spiking have been reported to Gardaí this year.