[thejournal.ie] Here’s what the drugs minister means by ‘Supervised Injection Centres’. (03 Nov 2015)
External website: http://www.thejournal.ie/injection-centres-2-24230...
In a speech in London yesterday the minister outlined plans to decriminalise (as opposed to legalise) the carrying of small quantities of drugs. Today he’s gone one further and talked about his plans to bring about a ‘supervised injection centre’ in Dublin city centre.
Speaking on RTE’s Today with Seán O’Rourke, Ó Ríordáin said that the approach is a “compassionate” one, but also a logical one.
“We’re trying to address a situation in Dublin’s city centre where people are injecting heroin in street alleyways, in parks, supermarkets, playgrounds. It’s unsightly, and it’s unsafe, particularly for the users themselves,” he said.
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and rehabilitation > Health related issues > Health information and education > Communicable / infectious disease control > Needle syringe distribution and exchange
L Social psychology and related concepts > Physical context, location or place
L Social psychology and related concepts > Legal availability or accessibility
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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