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The Rubberbandits say they'll be on ecstasy while talking to Tom Dunne tonight...

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LIMERICK DUO THE Rubberbandits will be talking to Newstalk host Tom Dunne tonight, while on ecstasy.

Blindboy Boatclub and Mr Chrome will be on air at around 11, having legally consumed ‘yips’ – the group confirmed on Twitter.

The show’s producer also confirmed the comedy hip-hop duo would be on show…

On the question of whether they’d be under the influence during the appearance, Cawley told us “we’ll have to ask them!”.

In case you haven’t been keeping up with the news today, certain drugs – like ecstasy, ketamine and crystal meth – are all legal to possess in Ireland until midnight on Thursday.

A ruling in the Court of Appeal today effectively means that some drugs that had been declared illegal in previous years are currently legal.

Emergency legislation from Health Minister Leo Varadkar is being pushed through the Dáil tonight.

More: Why are ecstasy, magic mushrooms, and other drugs all legal today and tomorrow?

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