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News

[Department of Justice] Minister McEntee extends Greentown Programme for further three years. (26 Jan 2024)

[Irish Times] , Raleigh, David Limerick council acquires suspected drug dens for conversion to housing. (23 Mar 2023)

[Independent.ie] , Raleigh, David ‘Health referrals’ to form part of new garda strategy to confront widespread crack cocaine use. (08 Feb 2023)

[thejournal.ie] , Brophy, Daragh 'The level of sickness we're seeing is massive': a day on addiction outreach in Limerick city. (16 Nov 2022)

[Limerick.ie] Mid-West Regional Drugs Task Force (MWRDAF) launches QR (Quick Response) code to quickly access drug and alcohol services in the Midwest. (29 Sep 2022)

[Ana Liffey Drug Project] Ten years of Ana Liffey Drug Project in the Midwest Region. (28 May 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Outreach drug project in Dublin looks to expand to Limerick. (11 May 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Rourke, Ryan Aggression caused by crack cocaine forces Limerick pharmacists to quit needle exchange programme. (21 Apr 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Rourke, Ryan Drug gangs 'rule' Limerick estate which is home to 'crack supermarket'. (19 Mar 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Woulfe, Jimmy 'Frightening' rise in online gambling during Covid-19, reports Limerick treatment centre. (21 Jan 2021)

[Irish Examiner] , Woulfe, Jimmy Senior addiction counsellor voices fears over surge in 'snowballing' in Cork and Limerick. (09 Jul 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Raleigh, David Crack houses operating like supermarkets as cocaine use sweeps across Limerick, politicians claim. (20 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Raleigh, David Local politicians express concern at 'cocaine epidemic' sweeping across parts of Limerick. (16 Oct 2019)

[Limerick Leader] , O'Rourke, Ryan Warning of rise in crime as crack cocaine use takes a foothold in Limerick. (30 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Intoxication and psychiatric issues common in teen emergencies. (25 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Brophy, Daragh 'Life is so much more chaotic': a day on addiction outreach in Limerick city. (22 Sep 2018)

[thejournal.ie] , Brophy, Daragh Steep increase in Limerick steroid-users seeking needle exchange. (09 Sep 2018)

[Independent.ie] , Phelan, Shane Children under the age of 12 'being groomed into crime across country'. (17 Dec 2017)

[Department of Justice and Equality] Minister David Stanton T.D. welcomes international experts to conference on ‘keeping children out of organised gangs’ in University of Limerick. (12 Dec 2017)

[Limerick Post] Online alcohol intervention for Limerick third level students. (01 Apr 2017)

[thejournal.ie] , Brophy, Daragh Concern over street use of epilepsy drug in Dublin and Limerick. (30 Mar 2017)

[Irish Examiner] , Raleigh, David Limerick priest: Hell awaits drug dealers. (20 Sep 2016)

[thejournal.ie] , Mcgrath, Dominic West of Ireland is seeing higher demand for addiction treatment, says Coolmine centre. (16 May 2016)

[thejournal.ie] Cocaine, hash and benzos seized as gardaí target Limerick drug gangs. (14 Nov 2015)

[Limerick Post] , English, Bernie Limerick babies born addicted to drugs. (10 Sep 2015)

[Irish Medical Times] , Shannon, June Service for marginalised reaches 500 consultations. (09 Apr 2015)

[Limerick Post] , Jacques, Alan Violent undercurrent to Limerick City’s drug problem. (12 Feb 2015)

[Irish Examiner] , Woulfe, Jimmy Massive cannabis network uncovered in Limerick. (05 Feb 2015)

[thejournal.ie] “They don’t teach you this in med school”: Caring for the most vulnerable at Christmas. (24 Dec 2014)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Three-quarters of homeless people attending service overdosed in past year. (25 Jun 2014)

[Limerick Post] Special training to tackle Limerick's drug litter. (11 Apr 2014)

[Health Service Executive] New pilot primary healthcare service for marginalised groups opens in Limerick. (07 Apr 2014)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Young, poor men most affected by stigmatisation when using social services. (22 Feb 2014)

[Irish Examiner] , Deegan, Gordon Priest to sleep out in addicts’ squat. (23 Dec 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Raleigh, David 30 youngsters a week treated at hospital after attempting suicide. (09 Oct 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Hourigan, Niamh How State policy helped create a fertile gangland breeding ground. (15 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Report: Family disputes the most common cause of homelessness. (26 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Hayes, Kathryn Teenage gang battle seasoned criminals to control drug trade. (05 Mar 2013)

[Medical Independent] Mental health main cause of youth GP visits in Mid West. (18 Dec 2012)

[RTE News] Garda Commissioner says 25 gangs are operating in the State. (21 Nov 2012)