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DECRIMINALISING THE POSSESSION of drugs for personal use is to be considered by the Oireachtas.
A delegation from the Oireachtas Justice Committee visited Portugal last month where the approach as been in operation for 15 years.
The public’s views are now being sought about whether a similar approach should be considered here.
In 2001, Portugal introduced a system whereby drugs were not legalised but possession of a small quantity did not result in a criminal record.
Instead, possession of illegal drugs is treated in a similar way to a traffic offence and anyone in possession must attend a treatment programme within three days.
Funding for this service is split, with 60% provided by the State and 40% by the National Lottery.
A report published by the Justice Committee outlined that, while it might be suggested that such programmes could add to the cost of healthcare, the experience in Portugal has “actually...
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