Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 27 June 2024

Committee on Drugs Use

Decriminalisation, Depenalisation, Diversion and Legalisation of Drugs: Discussion

9:30 am

Ms Ruby Lawlor:

To make a final point on what they said, more young people around the world are using drugs than ever before in places where sanctions or any form of punishment is in place for drug use and possession. It is not working, and it is not something that we should continue to promote.