I strongly welcome the Government's approval to establish a special Oireachtas Committee on the report from The Citizens' Assembly on Drugs. I would urge this work is concluded so that any legislative, policy and operational changes can be implemented in 2024. It's really that important.

Thank you for following along! The #CADrugsUse report and its recommendations have the potential to transform Ireland’s approach to drug use and treatment. Read the full report: citizensassembly.ie

.Hildegarde Naughton presents an initial response to the #CADrugsUse recommendations

Our chair, @paulredidublin takes the attendees through the main recommendations of the #CADrugsUse report.
 
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We are getting ready to launch the #CADrugsUse report. Tune in live at 1pm: citizensassembly.ie

Our chair, Paul Reid , met with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar & Hildegarde Naughton earlier today to outline the #CADrugsUse findings & recommendations.

Today, our Chair, Paul Reid, joined by Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton TD, will launch the #CADrugsUse report and outline the key recommendations from the Citizens’ Assembly. Watch the launch live at 1pm: citizensassembly.ie

#CADubMayor Chair, Jim Gavin, will present to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government & Heritage and tell members it’s time to give Dubliners local government structures that will deliver change.

Watch from 3pm in CR3

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#CADrugsUse publishes full 36 recommendations.

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The Citizens' Assembly has overwhelmingly voted that Government make the challenge of drugs misuse a policy priority
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Statement on the conclusion of #CADrugsUse

#CADrugsUse chair, Paul Reid, closes the final meeting. We will soon be posting the full list of recommendations as agreed on by the Assembly.

Watch back some of the Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use's contributions from members, guests and speakers over the course of 6 months. An incredible journey of learning, consideration and deliberation for all involved.

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#CADrugsUse voted that the next National Drugs Strategy should focus on service, technological innovation and international best practice.

#CADrugsUse has voted to recommend government prioritise drug prevention, reducing supply & protecting affected communities and young people.