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Health Ministers Push for Drug Decriminalization | Cork News
Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Higher Education Minister James Lawless are doubling down on their support for decriminalizing drugs for personal use, despite pushback from colleagues like Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan. Back in December 2022, the justice committee they co-chaired recommended a health-focused approach over criminal justice, arguing that criminal records for simple possession are often too harsh and hinder effective support. Both ministers reaffirmed their belief in this model, clarifying that decriminalization does not mean legalization. While critics warn of…
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