Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The report was drawn up by a working group and was presented to me and the Ministers for Justice and Equality and Health.

The report examined how we could approach the possession of drugs for personal use as a health issue rather than criminal justice issue, which we all support. I will speak to the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, later about progress in this regard and bring the matter to the Taoiseach's attention after the publication of the report.

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