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Should people caught in possession of drugs for personal use be cautioned instead of charged??

Gardaí and are examining applying cautions rather than pursuing criminal prosecutions for people...

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11.52 9 Jul 2019


Should people caught in possession of drugs for personal use be cautioned instead of charged??


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11.52 9 Jul 2019


Gardaí and are examining applying cautions rather than pursuing criminal prosecutions for people caught in possession of drugs for personal use.

Dr Bobby Smyth,  child psychiatrist and addiction specialist and Dr Garrett Mcgovern, GP specialising in alcohol and substance abuse Priority Medical Clinic in Dundrum, join Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.


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