The first two of these, the Dublin Citizens' Assembly and the Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, have now concluded their work. As Minister of State with responsibility for public health, well-being and the national drugs strategy, I am pleased to bring forward in this House the motion approving the establishment of the citizens' assembly on drugs use.
I believe the proposed terms of reference for the citizens' assembly on drugs use as set out in the motion before the House provide the necessary scope and autonomy for the assembly to determine its work programme, to consider all issues it deems relevant to drug use in Ireland and to deliver carefully considered recommendations to the Oireachtas. It is clear to me that a citizens' assembly on drugs use can make an invaluable contribution to inform the Oireachtas and the Government in our response to the challenging issue of drug use.
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Tellers: Tá, Senators Victor Boyhan and Michael McDowell; Níl, Senators Robbie Gallagher and Regina Doherty.
| Question | Result | Tá–Níl |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment put: | Lost | 8–21 |
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