Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 20 June 2024

Committee on Drugs Use

Drug Use Policy: HSE, Department of Justice and Department of Health

9:30 am

Photo of Neasa HouriganNeasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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It is not compulsory for the person. However, if the person does not want a conviction, there is a huge enticement for them to say they will go to this health-lead scheme. That means that the person in active addiction who desperately needs that place might not get it. Does Mr. Ryan take my point?