Garda Rejects Drug Decriminalization | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has firmly rejected decriminalizing personal drug possession, despite an Oireachtas Committee pushing for the complete removal of possession offenses from the law. While respecting the committee’s work, Kelly insists the Garda’s focus remains on tackling drug supply and organized crime—not individual users—with a health-led approach already in place. Supporters like Dr. Richard Healy argue decriminalization, not legalization, is key—it shifts focus to treatment and support, reducing harm and overdose deaths, backed by international evidence showing better…