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

Mr. Tom Murray:

Absolutely. We need to be working on education, harm reduction and reintegration for patients, because that is what they are, going through the addiction services. All these things are important. I believe this is the case in respect of removing the stigma as well and improving the chances of people being re-employed. There is a whole tranche of social-economic and social-educational work that must also be done.