News

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6th July 2018
Former garda chief backs decriminalisation of drug use amid State reviewA retired garda boss has said it is time to decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use.
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6th July 2018
Drink-driving laws: Dáil to debate controversial BillA group of rural TDs have strongly opposed the legislation
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2nd July 2018
Alcohol Action make submission to the EU Commission’s review of The Public Health (Alcohol) BillAlcohol Action Ireland has formally submitted its consideration on amended aspects of Ireland’s Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, currently being considered by the EU Commission as part of a TRIS notification process.
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2nd July 2018
Minister Byrne announces €1 million in once-off funding for addiction services in Q4 of 2018Minister Byrne announces €1 million in once-off funding for addiction services in Q4 of 2018
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29th June 2018
Dáil Éireann debate - Thursday, 28 Jun 2018Implementing the National Drugs Strategy: Statements
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28th June 2018
Train drivers’ alcohol limit four times higher than taxi and bus drivers’‘Something fell between the gaps’ says department official
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27th June 2018
Nearly two thirds of 2017 drug offences were ‘possession for personal use’ - advocacy groupCityWide Drugs Crisis Campaign says resources used to deal with such offences could be used to tackle criminal gangs
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26th June 2018
Citywide launches FAQ on Decriminalisation of Drug useCitywide launches FAQ on Decriminalisation of Drug use
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26th June 2018
Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes further progress on the Public Health Alcohol BillPublic Health Alcohol Bill takes another decisive step closer to enactment completing Committee Stage today before the Select Health Committee.
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25th June 2018
Almost 75% of drugs offences last year were ‘possession for personal use’Group says State resources could be used better helping drug-users and tackling serious drug crime