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Tánaiste signals support for decriminalising drugs

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has signalled support for a decriminalisation of drugs, saying he backs calls from his own TDs for a health-led approach. Two Fianna Fáil TDs, including Dublin North West TD Paul McAuliffe, have said the war on drugs is not working, and there must be a legalisation of drugs in this country. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Paul McAuliffe and also Bobby Smyth Child Psychiatrist working in adolescent addiction services in Dublin.

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08.00 2 Feb 2023


Tánaiste signals support for decriminalising drugs


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Tánaiste Micheál Martin has signalled support for a decriminalisation of drugs, saying he backs calls from his own TDs for a health-led approach.

Two Fianna Fáil TDs, including Dublin North West TD Paul McAuliffe, have said the war on drugs is not working, and there must be a legalisation of drugs in this country.

Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Paul McAuliffe and also Bobby Smyth Child Psychiatrist working in adolescent addiction services in Dublin.


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