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Would a move towards proper decriminalisation of drugs here be wholly positive?

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has signalled support for a decriminalisation of drugs, saying he backs calls from his own TDs for a health-led approach. Would a move towards proper decriminalisation of drugs here be wholly positive? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Marie Byrne, Prevention and Addiction Counsellor and former Founder of the Aisling Group, and also Dr. Austin O’Carroll, GP working in homelessness and addiction for the last 25 years.

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10.00 2 Feb 2023


Would a move towards proper decriminalisation of drugs here be wholly positive?


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10.00 2 Feb 2023


Tánaiste Micheál Martin has signalled support for a decriminalisation of drugs, saying he backs calls from his own TDs for a health-led approach. Would a move towards proper decriminalisation of drugs here be wholly positive?

To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Marie Byrne, Prevention and Addiction Counsellor and former Founder of the Aisling Group, and also Dr. Austin O’Carroll, GP working in homelessness and addiction for the last 25 years.


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