War on drugs: Dublin Councillors Push Back Against Decriminalisation Plans - 23/07/2026
Dublin’s drugs debate has erupted, with councillors rejecting calls for the decriminalisation of currently illegal drugs and demanding a tougher approach to the crisis.Independent Councillor Malachy Steenson says communities have already paid a heavy price from decades of drug abuse, and argues the focus should be on enforcement, tackling drug gangs and increasing access to treatment. Malachy joined us on The Agenda this morning to discuss the future of Ireland’s drug policy and his thoughts on decriminlisation of drugs for personal use. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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