Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

Examination of the Drivers of Violence and Criminality: Discussion

4:00 pm

Photo of Jim O'CallaghanJim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I would have thought alcohol is a big driver of violence. I know Dr. Lambert mentioned it in terms of substance abuse. From her own research, to what extent does she think alcohol is a contributor to violence in Ireland?