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Measure to divert low-level offences outside courts.

[Irish Examiner] Measure to divert low-level offences outside courts. (30 Nov 2015)

We are getting dangerously fat on high-calorie bargain booze.

[Independent.ie] , O'Shea, Donal We are getting dangerously fat on high-calorie bargain booze. (29 Nov 2015)

Only 6% of drink drivers are caught, report gardaí.

[Irish Examiner] , Hutton, Brian Only 6% of drink drivers are caught, report gardaí. (27 Nov 2015)

Should we legalise or decriminalise cannabis?

[Irish Times] , Kelly, Brendan Should we legalise or decriminalise cannabis? (27 Nov 2015)

Irish children are exposed to large volumes of alcohol marketing, research finds.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Irish children are exposed to large volumes of alcohol marketing, research finds. (26 Nov 2015)

Disqualified drivers will be 'named and shamed' online.

[Independent.ie] , Doyle, Kevin Disqualified drivers will be 'named and shamed' online. (26 Nov 2015)

Christmas / New Year anti drink driving campaign.

[Garda.ie] Christmas / New Year anti drink driving campaign. (26 Nov 2015)

Weapons amnesty for inmates reduces prison violence.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Weapons amnesty for inmates reduces prison violence. (25 Nov 2015)

Why we have to take even more drastic steps on drink-driving.

Indo Motoring. [Independent.ie] Why we have to take even more drastic steps on drink-driving. (25 Nov 2015)

The changing face of domestic abuse - national conference.

[ADAPT] The changing face of domestic abuse - national conference. (24 Nov 2015)

Five soldiers fail drugs testing at separate barracks.

[Independent.ie] , Duggan, Barry and Brady, Tom Five soldiers fail drugs testing at separate barracks. (23 Nov 2015)

Drug drivers face road ban for first time.

[Independent.ie] Drug drivers face road ban for first time. (23 Nov 2015)

‘I found that nothing worked, except cannabis’: Who are Ireland’s marijuana users?

[thejournal.ie] , Sheils McNamee, Michael ‘I found that nothing worked, except cannabis’: Who are Ireland’s marijuana users? (23 Nov 2015)

Statement by Minister Kathleen Lynch, TD on Mental Health priorities in 2016.

[Department of Health] Statement by Minister Kathleen Lynch, TD on Mental Health priorities in 2016. (20 Nov 2015)

Gardaí unable to pursue 'legal high' prosecutions even if linked to cases of death.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Brien, Kelly Gardaí unable to pursue 'legal high' prosecutions even if linked to cases of death. (18 Nov 2015)

Cocaine, hash and benzos seized as gardaí target Limerick drug gangs.

[thejournal.ie] Cocaine, hash and benzos seized as gardaí target Limerick drug gangs. (14 Nov 2015)

President Higgins: Global shift in policy on drug use from criminal to public health issue.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac President Higgins: Global shift in policy on drug use from criminal to public health issue. (13 Nov 2015)

We cannot decriminalise drugs without having a proper debate first.

[Independent.ie] , Quinn, David We cannot decriminalise drugs without having a proper debate first. (13 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny backs mandatory drink-drive penalties.

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Enda Kenny backs mandatory drink-drive penalties. (12 Nov 2015)

Study reveals 75% of people do not report intimidation by drug gangs.

[breakingnews.ie] Study reveals 75% of people do not report intimidation by drug gangs. (12 Nov 2015)

Alcohol Action Ireland says Government must ignore attacks by vested interests on Public Health (Alcohol) Bill.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland says Government must ignore attacks by vested interests on Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. (12 Nov 2015)

75pc of people who experienced drug intimidation did not report the incident to gardai.

[Independent.ie] , O'Faherty, Jane 75pc of people who experienced drug intimidation did not report the incident to gardai. (12 Nov 2015)

Address by Minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin T.D to the CityWide 20th Anniversary Conference.

[Department of Health] Address by Minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin T.D to the CityWide 20th Anniversary Conference. (12 Nov 2015)

Drugs 'used by 82pc of Irish college students'.

[Independent.ie] , Riegel, Ralph Drugs 'used by 82pc of Irish college students'. (11 Nov 2015)

Labour drugs plan opposed by gardaí and FG.

[Independent.ie] , O'Connor, Niall Labour drugs plan opposed by gardaí and FG. (11 Nov 2015)

Drink-driving conviction rates higher than reported says Transport Minister.

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Drink-driving conviction rates higher than reported says Transport Minister. (11 Nov 2015)

Mental health services reach out to college students online.

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Mental health services reach out to college students online. (10 Nov 2015)

Children as young as 8 starting to smoke cannabis.

[Independent.ie] , Crawford, Caroline Children as young as 8 starting to smoke cannabis. (10 Nov 2015)

Mouth cancer is becoming increasingly more common.

[Irish Examiner] Mouth cancer is becoming increasingly more common. (10 Nov 2015)

Opening a gateway to treatment.

[Irish Medical Times] Opening a gateway to treatment. (10 Nov 2015)

GRA welcome move on ‘curse of drugs’.

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn GRA welcome move on ‘curse of drugs’. (09 Nov 2015)

Election and public will be hurdles for injecting centres.

[Irish Medical Times] , Mullen, Niamh Election and public will be hurdles for injecting centres. (09 Nov 2015)

'I am not endorsing drugs' says Aodhán O'Riordán.

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] 'I am not endorsing drugs' says Aodhán O'Riordán. (08 Nov 2015)

Revealed: cost of drugs crisis has been €1bn over past five years.

[Independent.ie] , Cusack, Jim Revealed: cost of drugs crisis has been €1bn over past five years. (08 Nov 2015)

Opinion. Legalising drugs is the best option for society. Criminals are the real losers.

[Independent.ie] , O'Brien, Dan Opinion. Legalising drugs is the best option for society. Criminals are the real losers. (08 Nov 2015)

“There are people dying injecting themselves. I had to get the injection that brings you back to life”.

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac “There are people dying injecting themselves. I had to get the injection that brings you back to life”. (07 Nov 2015)

Aaron McKenna: To hell with the NIMBYs, injection centres are a great idea.

[thejournal.ie] , McKenna, Aaron Aaron McKenna: To hell with the NIMBYs, injection centres are a great idea. (07 Nov 2015)

Joint committee and the prospect of white smoke on marijuana.

[Independent.ie] , Daly, John Joint committee and the prospect of white smoke on marijuana. (07 Nov 2015)

Varadkar to ban alcohol ads on sporting pitches to 'de-glamourise' drink.

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Varadkar to ban alcohol ads on sporting pitches to 'de-glamourise' drink. (07 Nov 2015)

Progressive laws and the Dark Web are changing the lives of Irish drug users.

[thejournal.ie] , Sheils, Conor Progressive laws and the Dark Web are changing the lives of Irish drug users. (07 Nov 2015)

Change could affect 11,000 drug cases a year.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Change could affect 11,000 drug cases a year. (06 Nov 2015)

Shift in political attitudes sees drug reform leave the fringes.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Shift in political attitudes sees drug reform leave the fringes. (06 Nov 2015)

Decriminalisation proposals would free up to 60,000 Garda hours.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Decriminalisation proposals would free up to 60,000 Garda hours. (06 Nov 2015)

Oireachtas report: Make personal drug use legal.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Oireachtas report: Make personal drug use legal. (05 Nov 2015)

City survey to examine people’s attitudes to alcohol.

[Galway Advertiser] City survey to examine people’s attitudes to alcohol. (05 Nov 2015)

Most men think decriminalising drugs is a good idea – but women aren’t so sure.

[thejournal.ie] Most men think decriminalising drugs is a good idea – but women aren’t so sure. (05 Nov 2015)

Inside the injection rooms: JOE.ie looks at Ireland's evolving drugs policy.

[Joe.ie] , Kinsella, Carl Inside the injection rooms: JOE.ie looks at Ireland's evolving drugs policy. (05 Nov 2015)

New moves to ascertain number of gambling addicts in Ireland.

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, David New moves to ascertain number of gambling addicts in Ireland. (05 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar has a plan to put calorie counts on beer bottles.

[thejournal.ie] Leo Varadkar has a plan to put calorie counts on beer bottles. (04 Nov 2015)

New byelaws for drinking in public.

[Galway Independent] New byelaws for drinking in public. (04 Nov 2015)

Second-hand smoke linked with tooth decay in children.

[Irish Medical Times] Second-hand smoke linked with tooth decay in children. (04 Nov 2015)

Alcohol bottles to carry labels warning pregnant women of drink dangers.

[Irish Examiner] , Loughlin, Elaine Alcohol bottles to carry labels warning pregnant women of drink dangers. (03 Nov 2015)

Opening injection rooms 'not simple', says Varadkar.

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Opening injection rooms 'not simple', says Varadkar. (03 Nov 2015)

Here’s what the drugs minister means by ‘Supervised Injection Centres’.

[thejournal.ie] Here’s what the drugs minister means by ‘Supervised Injection Centres’. (03 Nov 2015)

Young people positive on health issues.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Young people positive on health issues. (02 Nov 2015)

Department working on new Drugs Strategy.

[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd Department working on new Drugs Strategy. (30 Oct 2015)

Expert urges roll out of alcohol treatment pilot.

[Irish Medical Times] , Bourke, William Expert urges roll out of alcohol treatment pilot. (30 Oct 2015)

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