Citizens' Assembly
Dail Éireann — 2022-02-03
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Frankie Feighan (FG), Sligo-Leitrim

I thank Deputy Ó Ríordáin for raising this issue and I welcome the opportunity to update the House regarding this very important topic. The programme for Government includes the commitment to convene a number of citizens' assemblies, including one to consider matters relating to drug use. The specific timing of future citizens' assemblies will shortly be finalised by the Government.
It could also inform the development of the next national drugs strategy to replace the existing strategy in 2025.
I have been in touch with the leaders and I understand that the timing of the citizens' assembly will be determined by the leaders of the three parties in Government. I hope, as I said, that this will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Sitting date: 2022-02-03