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[thejournal.ie] , McAuliffe, Paul Opinion. We as legislators must be brave and make difficult decisions regarding drug laws. (06 Feb 2023)

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Fianna Fáil’s Paul McAuliffe says we cannot consider drug laws without understanding the trauma behind drug use.

[See also, 5 January 2023: Opinion: Enough talk - we need to decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use. And other related news items with links below]

Also: Dáil Éireann debate. Written answers 1-7 – Citizens’ assembly. (31 Jan 2023)

Item Type

News

Publication Type

Irish-related

Drug Type

Substances (not alcohol/tobacco)

Intervention Type

Prevention, Harm reduction

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Date

6 February 2023

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MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Policy > Policy on substance use > Drug decriminalisation or legalisation policy
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Programme planning, implementation, and evaluation > Programme planning (strategy)
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland

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