Some key documents

(2022) Report on an examination of the present approach to sanctions for possession of certain amounts of drugs for personal use. Joint Committee on Justice

(2021) Mid term review of the national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery and strategic priorities 2021-2025. Department of Health

(2021) Irish focal point annual report  Chapter 1 drug policy. Health Research Board

(2020) EU drugs strategy 2021-2025 Council of the European Union

(2019) Ireland, country drug report   
This is the drug profile for Ireland created by the European Drugs Agency

(2017) Irish drugs strategy: Reducing harm, supporting recovery. A health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017 - 2025 Department of Health

(2017) The drugs situation in Ireland: an overview of trends from 2005 to 2015.

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