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# Injection centres

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# decriminalisation
Q&A: Here's where Ireland's political parties stand on drugs ahead of GE2020
We’ve asked the parties their stance on topics such as decriminalisation and how they would tackle drug-related crime.
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Feb 7th 2020, 1:45 PM
# Merchants Quay Ireland
'This will save lives': Planning permission granted for Ireland's first injecting centre
The charity was refused planning permission by Dublin City Council in July.
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Dec 24th 2019, 1:20 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Would you protest against a supervised injection centre in your area?
The first centre, planned for Dublin city, is still yet to open.
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Apr 23rd 2019, 9:01 AM
# Injecting Centres
'What it means is that we won't arrest people for carrying heroin': Confusion remains over injection centre policing
Local politicians have called for clarity on what gardai are supposed to do.
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Mar 5th 2018, 12:05 AM
# drug abuse
'A great day for drug policy in Ireland': Supervised injecting centres get go-ahead
The proposed bill passed all stages of the Oireachtas today.
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May 10th 2017, 3:41 PM
# Injection centres
Drug dealing happens in mental health facilities across the country, doctor says
Injection centres, medicinal cannabis and investment were on the agenda at the IMO’s annual conference.
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Apr 22nd 2017, 5:30 AM
# factcheck
FactCheck: How many detox beds are there in Ireland?
In three parts, FactCheck referees an argument between a Minister of State and a Dublin City Councillor over supervised injection centres. Tonight – Part One.
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Feb 18th 2017, 12:18 AM
# Injection centres
'It's not about NIMBY-ism, we just want a debate on injection centres'
Plans for a bill that will establish a pilot injecting room are at an advanced stage.
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Nov 30th 2016, 6:04 AM
Voices
Ireland should stop wasting resources on arresting people caught with small amounts of drugs
Director of Help Not Harm, Graham de Barra, suggests we need a compassionate and evidence-based approach to drugs and addiction
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Jun 23rd 2016, 7:00 AM
# medically-supervised
Dublin will be getting its first drug injection centre within 18 months
There were 86 poisoning deaths in 2013 where heroin was involved.
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Dec 15th 2015, 7:45 PM
Voices
Aaron McKenna: To hell with the NIMBYs, injection centres are a great idea
Injection centres are not just services for addicts.They are services for every decent person who wants needles and users off the streets.
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Nov 7th 2015, 8:15 AM
# street drugs
International experts back Irish drug injection centre plan
Such centres already exist in countries like Australia, Germany, Spain and Canada.
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Sep 21st 2015, 2:30 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Should injection centres for drug addicts be opened in Ireland?
Dublin Lord Mayor Críona Ní Dhálaigh would support their introduction on a pilot basis.
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Jul 11th 2015, 9:41 AM
# Drugs
Dublin's new mayor wants supervised injection centres for drug addicts
Críona Ní Dhálaigh has backed an initiative that the government could legislate for in the coming months.
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Jul 11th 2015, 8:50 AM