Oireachtas committee recommends decriminalisation of drug possession for personal use
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · RTE
The Joint Committee on Drugs Use recommends repealing Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.
Advocates for a health-led approach rather than criminal justice for personal possession.
Includes 161 recommendations covering addiction services, supervised injecting facilities, and regulation of inhalants.
Emphasizes that decriminalization should not undermine law enforcement powers against drug supply and organized crime.
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01 — What / Thesis
Oireachtas committee recommends decriminalisation of drug possession for personal use
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02 — Who / Subject
Joint Committee on Drugs Use
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03 — Where / Locus
Ireland
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04 — When / Temporality
June 24, 2026
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