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[thejournal.ie] , Duffy, Ronan Carrying drugs for personal use is illegal. But politicians are looking at changing that. (04 Jul 2015)

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Decriminalising the possession of drugs for personal use is to be considered by the Oireachtas.

A delegation from the Oireachtas Justice Committee visited Portugal last month where the approach as been in operation for 15 years.

The public’s views are now being sought about whether a similar approach should be considered here……

Item Type

News

Publication Type

Irish-related

Drug Type

Substances (not alcohol/tobacco)

Intervention Type

Policy

Source

thejournal.ie

Date

4 July 2015