Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Committee on Drugs Use

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

9:30 am

Photo of Gino KennyGino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance)
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It is probably a debate for another day. Prescribed drugs are prescribed by a doctor or pharmacist. I will use the term "leakage" to describe the phenomenon whereby where these drugs are sold on the street. There is obviously a dependency issue with these drugs. These drugs are sold by companies that make enormous profits. How concerned is Dr. O'Driscoll in terms of leakage, particularly in relation to benzodiazepines where people become dependent and then become part of the drugs market?