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17th December 2015
What does drug driving law mean for those on medication?
Devices will test for benzodiazepines, drivers face checks to ensure they follow prescription
17th December 2015
Injection centres have had positive impact in Sydney, says director
An expert in medically supervised injection centres (MSICs) has said that such a facility in Dublin will help the capital solve the problem of public drug use.
16th December 2015
Cabinet approves roadside drug tests for drivers
Motorists who have consumed drugs in the week before getting behind the wheel could be convicted under new drug-driving laws — even if they are not under the influence at the time of detection.
16th December 2015
Landmark Cabinet decision backs drug-injecting centres
The Cabinet made legal history yesterday by giving the green light for a State-backed facility where the injection of illegal drugs will be permitted.
16th December 2015
Cabinet approves plans for drug addicts to use injection centres
Drug users will be legally permitted to inject hard drugs in designated centres under plans agreed by the Cabinet.
16th December 2015
Cabinet approves supervised injection facilities
Cabinet approves supervised injection facilities
16th December 2015
Government approves pilot scheme for drug injection facility in Dublin
Medically supervised facility was proposed by Minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
16th December 2015
First rise in heroin deaths since 2009 as overdoses surge 34%
Heroin deaths are on the rise for the first time since 2009, based on the latest figures.
16th December 2015
Drivers on prescription drugs ‘could fail test’
Motorists who are on prescription drugs will be subjected to impairment tests if they fail new roadside drug tests.
15th December 2015
New drug driving Bill proposes €5,000 fine and jail time
Legislation will target drivers taking cocaine, cannabis or heroin

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