Misuse of Drugs
Dail Éireann — 2021-12-03
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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (LAB), Dublin Bay North

I tried to put this question concerning the decriminalisation of drug users to the Minister for Justice, but it was redirected to the Department of Health, which I am sure will be of interest to those who have criminal convictions for possession of controlled substances for personal use. I will be interested to know the Department of Health's view of the potential for the decriminalisation of the drug user.

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Sitting date: 2021-12-03