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''I don't support them, it's not treatment, it's maintaining people's addiction''

It’s four years this week since legislation was introduced that would allow for drug injections...

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17.07 19 May 2021


''I don't support them, it's not treatment, it's maintaining people's addiction''


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17.07 19 May 2021


It’s four years this week since legislation was introduced that would allow for drug injections centres, but we’re yet to see a centre created.

Paula Byrne from Merchants Quay Ireland told us yesterday why she believes the centre is needed.

Ciaran Perry independent councillor for Cabra - Glasnevin, joined Kieran to speak about the centres and how he is not in favour of them.


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