HRB National Drugs Library e-newsletter volume 19, issue 2

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News

Taoiseach appoints Paul Reid as chairperson of the Citizens’ Assembly on drugs use

[Merrionstreet.ie] (28 Feb 2023)

Where is the urgency to implement alcohol ad broadcast watershed to protect children?

[Alcohol Action Ireland] (27 Feb 2023)

Snowblind: How cocaine became a front in sports’ war on drugs.

[Irish Times] O'Riordan, Ian (25 Feb 2023)

Landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023 begins its legislative journey.

[Department of Justice] (23 Feb 2023)

Minister for Justice Simon Harris says he 'hasn't heard' of drug use in Leinster House.

[thejournal.ie] Kinsella, Carla (22 Feb 2023)

Zero alcohol marketing has zero benefits for everyone except the global alcohol industry.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] (22 Feb 2023)

HSE announces free Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT) for anyone who wants to quit smoking.

[Health Service Executive] (22 Feb 2023)

Citizens' Assembly on drugs could make way for radical shake-up.

[RTE News] Cunningham, Paul (19 Feb 2023)

Weekend drug use 'supports violence and crime' - Harris.

[rte.ie] Spain, Sinead (16 Feb 2023)

Volunteers wanted to aid distressed substance users at festivals.

[rte.ie] Ryan, Charlotte (14 Feb 2023)

Government agrees to establish a Citizens’ Assembly on drugs use.

[Department of Health] (14 Feb 2023)

‘Health referrals’ to form part of new garda strategy to confront widespread crack cocaine use.

[Independent.ie] Raleigh, David (08 Feb 2023)

New campaign aims to protect and educate students about drug taking.

[RTE radio] Killeen, Nicki (07 Feb 2023)

Getting the facts – on the label and in the media.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] (07 Feb 2023)

Opinion. We as legislators must be brave and make difficult decisions regarding drug laws.

[thejournal.ie] McAuliffe, Paul (06 Feb 2023)

International drug gangs ‘will exploit cuts to naval service'.

[Irish Examiner] O'Keeffe, Cormac (04 Feb 2023)

College of Psychiatrists warns proposed sale of alcohol bill will have ‘hugely negative’ impact on mental health.

[College of Psychiatrists of Ireland] (31 Jan 2023)

Sale of Alcohol Bill – increased alcohol harms.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] (31 Jan 2023)

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