Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 9 July 2024

Committee on Drugs Use

Decriminalisation, Depenalisation, Diversion and Legalisation of Drugs: Discussion (Resumed)

7:00 pm

Photo of David StantonDavid Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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I thank Ms Wilson. She also stated in her opening statement that the provincial government took steps to enact legislation that restricted public substance use but it was blocked by a court injunction due to concerns that the legislation negatively impacted on the rights of people who use drugs. Could she explain how that is the case? Is that a constitutional right? Is it provided for in legislation? Does it still stand? That is a bit confusing to me.