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Does Munster need a supervised drug injecting facility?

Merchants Quay Ireland opened Ireland’s first supervised drug injecting facility in December 20...

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15.47 9 Jun 2026


Does Munster need a supervised drug injecting facility?


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Merchants Quay Ireland opened Ireland’s first supervised drug injecting facility in December 2024, but more centers may open in the near future. TDs have called for Cork to open an injection centre, and the Department of Health has confirmed interest in opening centres in both Cork and Limerick.

Joining Shane to discuss is Eddie Mullins, the CEO of Merchants Quay Ireland.


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