Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-07-02
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Alice-Mary Higgins (IND), National University of Ireland

If I may make a point for accuracy, this is the second time the Minister has stated that. I was going to wait but, because the Minister has said this a second time, I will clarify that the recommendation was to decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use. It is inaccurate for the Minister to say that the committee recommended the decriminalisation of all of these drugs, as he has now said for a second time. It is very important to be clear and accurate in respect of the committee's recommendations.

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Sitting date: 2026-07-02