[Irish Times] , Hilliard, Mark Tobacco firms to pay for street cleaning under new legislation. (31 Dec 2022)

[Dublinlive] , Grennan, Dan Supervised drug injection centre gets green light despite objection from school. (30 Dec 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean British sought permission to base aircraft in Ireland for use in monitoring suspected drug smugglers. (28 Dec 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Capplis, Conor Surge in demand for porn addiction therapy. (28 Dec 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , McNally, Tadgh 'No view' on cannabis legalisation, says Varadkar as Citizens' Assembly on drugs expected in 2023. (25 Dec 2022)

[Department of Health] Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, announces development of the first National Population Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research and Evaluation Strategy. (22 Dec 2022)

[Gov.ie] Minister of State appointments. (21 Dec 2022)

Alcohol Action Ireland. Support for children witnessing abuse at Christmas needed. (20 Dec 2022)

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. [EMCDDA] EMCDDA technical expert meeting on hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) and related cannabinoids. (19 Dec 2022)

[Medical Independent] , Fogerty, James The debate – ‘e-cigarettes do more harm than good’. (16 Dec 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Murphy, Ann Dáil committee calls for first medically supervised drug injecting centre. (14 Dec 2022)

[Irish Times] , Mullally, Una Crack cocaine is ‘huge’ in Dublin. We are past the warning sign phase. (12 Dec 2022)

Ireland. Department of Education, Curriculum and Assessment Policy Unit. [Department of Education] Letter to principals - alcohol resources. (09 Dec 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , McNally, Tadgh Stigma around drug use preventing people from coming forward to access key supports. (09 Dec 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Casey, Jessica Call for Government to ban alcohol industry-funded schools programmes. (07 Dec 2022)

[RTE News] , McCarthy, Justin Laughing gas abuse leading to neurological damage. (05 Dec 2022)

[RTE News] , Spain, Sinead Why some politicians want decriminalisation of drugs. (04 Dec 2022)

[European Parliament] EU Drugs Agency: MEPs give the green light to a more powerful agency. (01 Dec 2022)

[rte.ie] , Sheehy, Paschal Road safety appeal as new drug testing device deployed. (01 Dec 2022)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish One-in-10 babies are born with some kind of foetal alcohol disorder in Ireland every year, says HSE. (28 Nov 2022)

[Independent.ie] , Blaney, Amy Increase in use of laughing gas among young people, warn gardaí. (25 Nov 2022)

[Irish Times] Labour Party calls for decriminalisation of drugs for personal use. (25 Nov 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , Kenny, Gino Gino Kenny: It's time to decriminalise the possession of cannabis for personal use. (24 Nov 2022)

[Department of Health] Government agrees to further regulation of e-cigarettes. (22 Nov 2022)

[Irish Times] , Power, Jack Many teenagers now using dark web to buy drugs - detective. (19 Nov 2022)

[Irish Sun] , Higgins, Adam CODEINE CRISIS Over the counter sales of certain painkillers to be banned under new plan to tackle epidemic. (16 Nov 2022)

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

[Department of Justice] Government approves publication of the Gambling Regulation Bill. (15 Nov 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Halpin, Hayley Almost half of people think allowing nightclubs to stay open until 6am is a bad idea. (14 Nov 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , Barry, Aoife Bill to be introduced that would legalise personal use of cannabis. (12 Nov 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Ireland geared to addiction treatment but not recovery, expert claims. (10 Nov 2022)

[Irish Times] , Power, Jack Concern over increasing prevalence of drug-related ‘cuckooing’. (09 Nov 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , O'Faolain, Aodhan Court dismisses challenge to ban on selling products containing THC. (09 Nov 2022)

[Irish Independent] , Coyne, Ellen Addicts caught with cocaine or ecstasy ‘should be cautioned and not charged’ says drugs strategy minister. (04 Nov 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Tougher cannabis laws impact occasional users but not frequent drug takers. (03 Nov 2022)

[Department of Health] Minister McEntee to reform Ireland’s antiquated licensing laws. (25 Oct 2022)

[Health Products Regulatory Authority] Direct healthcare professional communication. Nurofen Plus (codeine/ibuprofen): Serious clinical harms, including renal tubular acidosis and severe hypokalaemia, following prolonged use of codeine/ibuprofen at higher than recommended doses due to codeine dependence. (24 Oct 2022)

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Concern surge in amphetamine use in Dublin linked to lowered cost of drug production in Afghanistan. (23 Oct 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Cork GP and councillor backs development of supervised injection facility in city. (20 Oct 2022)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Technology to test Dublin wastewater for Covid presence adapted for illegal drugs. (13 Oct 2022)

[Merchants Quay Ireland] MQI. An interview with clinical nurse manager. (10 Oct 2022)

[RTE Primetime] , McMorrow, Conor Some pharmacies failed to adhere to codeine guidelines - investigation. (04 Oct 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Casey, Jessica Alcohol industry body taught 15,000 children about drinking, against health department rule. (02 Oct 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)

[Department of Health] Statement by Minister Feighan at the Department of Health budget 2023 press briefing. (28 Sep 2022)

[Department of Health] Department of Health prevention and education funding programme. (22 Sep 2022)

Ireland. Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. What Works Ireland Evidence Hub: open call for programmes. (19 Sep 2022)

[Department of Health] Minister for Health marks World Patient Safety Day. (17 Sep 2022)

[Health Research Board] , Mongan, Deirdre Drinking in Denial: In Ireland we underestimate harmful alcohol consumption. (15 Sep 2022)

[Department of Justice] Minister Browne announces appointment of new CEO Designate of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. (08 Sep 2022)

[Irish Times] , Wayman, Sheila Why does Ireland have so many cases of foetal alcohol syndrome? (06 Sep 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac HSE and Gardaí may have different perspectives on drug testing, but the common aim is to reduce harm. (02 Sep 2022)

[Health Products Regulatory Authority] Half a million units of illegal medicines detained in first six months of 2022. (25 Aug 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel ‘Under the counter’ vapes found to contain cannabis. (25 Aug 2022)

[Movendi International] Three reasons why Big Alcohol eyes big marijuana as opportunity. (22 Aug 2022)

[Irish Sun] , Higgins, Adam and Farrell, Craig Inside codeine crisis in Ireland as demand for drug used to treat addiction almost quadruples in five years. (21 Aug 2022)

[Irish Times] , Bowers, Shauna Homeless prisoners: ‘It was better to be in prison than on the streets’. (20 Aug 2022)

[Maynooth University] UBUNTU project brings young Black adults and Gardaí together for dialogue in Dublin West. (20 Aug 2022)

[Health Service Executive] The HSE aims to engage with festivals and nightlife providers over the next year to expand service provision. (18 Aug 2022)

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, David Upward trend in Suboxone prescription continues. (09 Aug 2022)

[The Irish Sun] , Higgins, Adam Almost 11,000 people being treated with methadone for opioid addiction in Ireland – including nine teens. (04 Aug 2022)

[Health Research Board] New European survey sheds light on how Irish people are using drugs. (04 Aug 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Murphy, Ann Cannabis reports: news articles examining the arguments for and against regulating marijuana as medicine. (02 Aug 2022)

HRB Evidence Centre. [Health Research Board] Electronic cigarettes - what are the risks for health? (02 Aug 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Festivalgoers told 'medics are your mates' as HSE pilots drug harm-reduction campaign. (27 Jul 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , McDermott, Stephen Anti-cannabis group 'only discussed language' around medical programme with junior drugs minister. (25 Jul 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , McNally, Tadgh Nearly €9 million worth of drugs and cash seized at Irish airports so far in 2022. (23 Jul 2022)

[Garda Inspectorate] Public consultation on Transnational Crime Inspection. (18 Jul 2022)

[Department of Health] Ministers Donnelly and Butler announce additional €1.9m in funding for women’s mental health services through the Women’s Health Fund. (15 Jul 2022)

[newstalk.com] , Murphy, Eoghan Nearly 1,100 children hospitalised with drug and alcohol-related issues last year. (15 Jul 2022)

Food Safety Authority of Ireland. Recall of certain batches of CBD and hemp oil products due to the presence of unsafe levels of delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). (14 Jul 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla Criminalising drug use is 'disastrous' waste of time and money, expert to tell Justice Committee. (12 Jul 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Conlon, Catherine Dr Catherine Conlon: A fresh approach to underage drinking – the Icelandic model. (10 Jul 2022)

[Irish Times] , McCarthaigh, Sean Number of drug and phone seizures in Irish prisons rose 20% last year. (10 Jul 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Griffin, Niamh Warning of a vaping ‘epidemic’ as teens see it as a normal rite of passage. (10 Jul 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Plastic, coffee, and ink holders used by 'more inventive' drug smugglers. (07 Jul 2022)

[Irish Times] , Dalton, Eoghan Addiction and drug debts wreak havoc on community. (04 Jul 2022)

[Department of Health] Minister Feighan welcomes publication of National Alcohol Treatment data. (04 Jul 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , McCarron, Jamie Disposable vapes will 'get a whole new generation of people addicted to nicotine', expert warns. (30 Jun 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , McCarron, Jamie Health products regulator warns against unauthorised 'self-tanning' substance. (27 Jun 2022)

[Department of Justice] Minister for Justice publishes General Scheme of the Inspection of Places of Detention Bill. (24 Jun 2022)

Ireland. Department of Justice. [Department of Justice] Minister of State Browne announces funding allocations for Youth Diversion Projects for 2022. (22 Jun 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Young people 'being groomed as drug runners for local drug traffickers and gang members'. (22 Jun 2022)

[Irish Times] , Duke, Sean Irish drone set to make life harder for drug smugglers. (16 Jun 2022)

[thejournal.ie] EU says criminals have been trying to smuggle drugs and weapons into single market via the North. (15 Jun 2022)

[Health Research Board] European drug report 2022. HRB press release. (14 Jun 2022)

[Department of Health] Minister Feighan welcomes report on drug treatment services and highlights new initiatives for people who use cocaine and crack cocaine. (14 Jun 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac TD: Under-resourcing of garda drug units allowed 'up and coming' dealers get established. (06 Jun 2022)

[Irish Times] , Keating, Sara Party scene: dance theatre explores chemsex scene in Dublin and beyond. (04 Jun 2022)

[Irish Times] , McQuinn, Cormac Gambling addiction should be tackled in the same way as smoking, Taoiseach says. (03 Jun 2022)

[Ana Liffey Drug Project] The ‘Law Engagement & Assisted Recovery’ project – a new name and an expanded service in Dublin!. (03 Jun 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Gardaí vow to clean up Dublin city centre streets plagued by crack addiction. (02 Jun 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Supervised drug-use centres key to reducing harm says EU expert. (02 Jun 2022)

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

[newstalk.com] , Murphy, Eoghan Nearly 100 new-born babies are treated for drug-withdrawal symptoms every year. (25 May 2022)

HSE drugs.ie. [HSE drugs.ie] Reduce the harms at festivals. (25 May 2022)

[European Society of Cardiology] Alcohol may be more risky to the heart than previously thought. (22 May 2022)

[Health Service Executive] HSE Environmental Health Service takes market surveillance action against certain disposable e-cigarettes. (18 May 2022)

[Irish Sun] , De Vaal, Danny CODE RED Inside Ireland’s hidden codeine epidemic as addiction expert reveals some people take dozens of pain pills everyday. (16 May 2022)

[RTE News] , O'Callaghan, Daniel and Lambert, Sharon Supports needed for Irish families mourning drug-related deaths. (12 May 2022)

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

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Future of outreach drug project secured as it joins youth group. (28 Apr 2022)

[Independent.ie] , Feehan, Conor Prison Service to begin drug screening of officers amid plans to tackle contraband. (28 Apr 2022)

Alcohol Action Ireland. [Alcohol Action Ireland] Why aren’t we willing to protect children from profiling and targeting by corporate forces selling harmful products such as alcohol, betting and junk food? (25 Apr 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina 'It's made criminals out of decent people': People Before Profit to introduce Bill to legalise cannabis. (22 Apr 2022)

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

[Irish Examiner] Irish Examiner view: Drug spiking claims must be heard. (19 Apr 2022)

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Community and drug treatment groups welcome sanctions against the Kinahans. (12 Apr 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Hoare, Padraig EU pushes Ireland to outlaw opioid that is 500 times more potent than morphine. (12 Apr 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Pandemic brought 'big wins' for those tackling drug addiction. (01 Apr 2022)

[EMCDDA] Hair drug testing — an innovative method for monitoring drug use. (28 Mar 2022)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Provisional alcohol duty clearances and receipts for 2021 – Ireland may be adjusting its alcohol use patterns. (23 Mar 2022)

[Irish Independent] , O'Regan, Eilish Alcohol consumption advice to be re-examined over at-home drinking trends that emerged from pandemic. (21 Mar 2022)

[EMCDDA] European Commission adopts measures to control two harmful new drugs amidst health concerns and surge in supply. (21 Mar 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Murray, Sean Post-Cheltenham hangover to hit gambling addicts hard. (21 Mar 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Murphy, Ann Powder keg: Rural Ireland’s love affair with cocaine. (20 Mar 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Murphy, Ann Big problems in small towns: Rural Ireland has a problem with cocaine. (19 Mar 2022)

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

[World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe] Have your say: WHO holds public consultation to reduce alcohol consumption. (15 Mar 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Mid West earmarked for pilot to help people with drug and mental health problems. (14 Mar 2022)

[Road Safety Authority] Quarter of motorists admit to driving over the limit the morning after a night out. (14 Mar 2022)

[Alcohol Forum] Launch of ‘I-MARK: supporting Independence from Alcohol Industry Influence’. (11 Mar 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Concern that changes in drug and alcohol services in Cork could reduce access. (10 Mar 2022)

Alcohol Action Ireland. [Alcohol Action Ireland] Women are targeted by the alcohol industry’s insidious marketing tactics with scant regard for the consequences. (07 Mar 2022)

[RTE News] , Martyn, Petula Gambling firms are betting on ethical change. (06 Mar 2022)

[Department of Health] Minister Feighan to commence preparations for the citizens assembly on drug use. (05 Mar 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Gardaí may be given heroin antidote to save lives. (28 Feb 2022)

Health Products Regulatory Authority. [Health Products Regulatory Authority] Over 1.6 million units of illegal medicines detained by HPRA. (24 Feb 2022)

[Northern Ireland. Department of Health] Consultation on Minimum Unit Pricing of alcohol in NI. (22 Feb 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Groups concerned at delay in establishing citizens' assembly on drugs. (21 Feb 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Record number of heroin users accessing help. (21 Feb 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , O'Connor, Niall Customs service to spend €20 million on new boats to help tackle drug trade. (20 Feb 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , Ruane, Lynn Lynn Ruane: A mature society accepts that drug use is normal and does not punish addiction. (20 Feb 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla Nurse to be appointed to National Oversight Committee on Drugs after row over membership. (19 Feb 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , McDermott, Stephen Dozens of cannabis-derived products recalled since 2021, with newer CBD items seen as 'problematic'. (18 Feb 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Random drug testing in the Defence Forces: 108 positive cases over eight years. (17 Feb 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean Doctors warn of emerging public health issue from recreational use of laughing gas. (14 Feb 2022)

[Department of Health] Sláintecare Regional Health Areas (RHAs). (09 Feb 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean An Bord Pleanála reconsiders application for supervised drug injection facility near school. (08 Feb 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Murphy, Ann FASD: Pointing out the dangers of alcohol in the womb. (07 Feb 2022)

[Sunday World] , Tallant, Nicola High-potency cannabis is causing a 'tsunami' of problems for Irish teens, a top doctor claims. (04 Feb 2022)

Department of Health. Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy advocates multi-agency response to EU report on impact of drugs on communities. (03 Feb 2022)

[EMCDDA] , Goosdeel, Alexis The changing face of Europe's drugs problem. (31 Jan 2022)

An Garda Siochana. [An Garda Siochana] Provisional crime statistics 2021. (28 Jan 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Almost 290 drug intimidation cases reported in Dublin last year. (26 Jan 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Gardaí find no evidence of needle-spiking despite 39 complaints. (25 Jan 2022)

[Department of Health] Ministers for Health establish the Public Health Reform Expert Advisory Group. (25 Jan 2022)

[EMCDDA] EMCDDA launches PLATO e-learning platform and virtual community of practice. (24 Jan 2022)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Elish Rise in babies born with drug or alcohol addiction during pandemic. (24 Jan 2022)

[AA Ireland] , Cullen, Anna Around 1 in 10 motorists admit to taking ‘morning after’ driving risk. (21 Jan 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Use of ecstasy and cocaine drops during pandemic. (21 Jan 2022)

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, David Weekly ‘low-risk’ alcohol guidelines to be reviewed. (21 Jan 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , Duffin, Tony and McCann, Eugene Opinion: Supervised drug injecting in Ireland – 10 years of advocacy, legislation and delays. (20 Jan 2022)

[Food Safety Authority of Ireland] Recall of certain batches of Kama Hemp Kama artisan coffee due to the presence of unsafe levels of Delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). (20 Jan 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Report to show 'substantial' rise in cocaine use in colleges. (20 Jan 2022)

[Irish Independent] , Weckler, Adrian Web gambling companies allow credit card betting through apps despite industry rules. (20 Jan 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , Dwyer, Orla 'War on drugs’ not an effective response to usage, minister to tell committee. (19 Jan 2022)

[Independent.ie] , Bracken, Ali Unions and top gardaí in talks on drug tests for officers. (16 Jan 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Increase in drug and phone seizures in prisons. (15 Jan 2022)

[Road Safety Authority] An Garda Síochána’s Christmas and New Year road safety campaign 2021. (14 Jan 2022)

Ireland. Department of Health. [Department of Health] Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy announces €850,000 for HSE-led initiative to reduce the health-related harms from cocaine and ‘crack’ cocaine. (14 Jan 2022)

[European Commission] Commission proposes stronger mandate for EU Drugs Agency as illicit market proliferates. (12 Jan 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug trends under scrutiny after third seizure of new synthetic stimulant. (12 Jan 2022)

[The Irish Sun] , Higgins, Adam More than 650 people struggling with addiction on detox waiting list as Covid-19 continues to impact services. (11 Jan 2022)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Delays in youth justice system a ‘barrier to rehabilitation’. (10 Jan 2022)

[Department of Health] Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy welcomes confirmation Tallaght projects continue to provide drug services. (10 Jan 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Murphy, Ann Foetal alcohol syndrome survey is 'first of its kind'. (09 Jan 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Murray, Sean Use of e-cigs among young people 'a real risk'. (09 Jan 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , Parkins, Brianna FactCheck: Will Minimum Unit Pricing on alcohol lead to an increase in drug use? (08 Jan 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Murphy, Ann Minimum alcohol pricing could lead to increased sale of illicit homebrews. (06 Jan 2022)

[Hot Press] , Brayden, Kate Homelessness & addiction: women need a safe space at Merchant's Quay. (05 Jan 2022)

[thejournal.ie] , Martin, Devin Sean and McCarron, Jamie and Grabarczyk, Wiktoria and McCrudden, Kasey Leigh Large numbers of people with drug addictions were 'left to kill themselves slowly' during lockdowns. (05 Jan 2022)

[Department of Health] Ministers Donnelly and Feighan welcome introduction of minimum unit pricing of alcohol. (04 Jan 2022)

[Irish Times] , Murray, Frank Alcohol price controls will boost health, help hospitals and save lives. (03 Jan 2022)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol products is a historical development in public health alcohol policy that will save lives. (03 Jan 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug officials may examine wastewater to identify dangerous substances in circulation. (02 Jan 2022)

[Irish Independent] , Kelleher, Lynne Garda figures show shift toward cannabis decriminalisation as prosecutions halved in 2021. (02 Jan 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Mcgrath, Dominic Growing expectation of Irish citizens’ assembly on drug use this year. (02 Jan 2022)