The Irish Times

Community and drug treatment groups welcome sanctions against the Kinahans

Project leader says even if the Kinahans are put out of action altogether ‘there is always another gang waiting to take their place’

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 22:35

Demand for addiction services in midwest almost doubled in 2020

Crack cocaine and polydrug use ‘significant problem’, Ana Liffey Drug Project says

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 00:01

Nitrous-oxide: Laughing gas hits a new high in Ireland

During lockdowns, ‘hippy crack’ became an increasingly popular way of getting high

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 06:00

Dublin Mayor aims to target open drug dealing and homelessness in city

Alison Gilliland says issues are priority for group tackling problems in city centre

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 18:47

Drug-linked intimidation has ‘chilling effect’ on inner city areas

Study finds four out of five would not report antisocial behaviour for fear of retaliation

Tue Jan 26 2021 - 01:00

Dublin Lord Mayor presents homeless strategy ‘wish list’ to Housing Minister

Further moritorium on evictions and creation of youth strategy among report’s recommendations

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 08:10

Gardaí search midland towns for batch of drugs that caused three deaths

Authorities fear fake Xanax tablets, purchased online, remain in circulation

Fri May 01 2020 - 13:28

Public warned about dangers of buying drugs online as 300 tablets seized in Cork

Warning comes as gardaí continue to investigate if Offaly deaths are linked to suspected internet buy

Fri May 01 2020 - 07:08

Third Tullamore death may be linked to fake online drugs

Garda reexamining death of man at hostel last Wednesday

Tue Apr 28 2020 - 16:18

Gig goers urged to use welfare services if they feel unwell over drugs

Ana Liffey Drug Project says support centres are on site to try to save people’s lives

Tue Aug 06 2019 - 09:37

Stigma still exists under our veil of ignorance

The dark and undesirable elements experienced by those facing depression are not talked about

Fri May 31 2019 - 17:15

Calls for decriminalisation of personal drug use

By treating drug addiction as a health issue, crime would be reduced, say supporters

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 19:18

Drug use should be dealt with by health system – survey

Intervention should be left to health workers, not the gardaí or courts, Ana Liffey finds

Mon Feb 25 2019 - 06:00

North inner city Dublin areas like a drug ‘supermarket’ at times - Lord Mayor

Ana Liffey Drug Project begins information campaign on street tablets such as benzodiazepines

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 15:09

New exhibition challenges how people see drug users

‘I used to self harm trying to deal with it and I would overdose on whatever drugs I could’

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 20:24

Assistant Commissioner ‘frightened’ over drug decriminalisation proposal

Senior garda said he had not seen “definitive evidence” around drug decriminalisation

Wed Oct 10 2018 - 19:24

Lisbon shows drug decriminalisation policy beneficial, expert says

Ana Liffey project recommends not prosecuting in cases of drugs for personal use

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 18:33

Drug decriminalisation ‘would benefit wide range of users’

Potential change in law being considered by working group expected to report in 2019

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 00:22

Group calls for decriminalisation of minor drugs possession by 2022

Ana Liffey chief executive says ‘nimbyism’ remains a factor around placement of drug injecting facility

Fri Jan 26 2018 - 14:00

Legislation to decriminalise drugs could come in ‘early 2019’

HSE will recommend location for supervised injection centre in Dublin in ‘mid-December’

Thu Nov 30 2017 - 21:51

Dublin supervised injecting centre dealt further blow

Drugs facility would require planning permission, adding layers of complication

Sun Nov 26 2017 - 19:54

National Youth Media Awards competition tackles drugs issue

Prizes range from €250 to €1,000 for the best videos, posters, articles and podcasts

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 14:48

Drug policy expert sceptical about supervised injecting units

Prof David Best also questioned the ongoing reliance on methadone as a treatment

Fri Sept 08 2017 - 13:59

Possible decriminalisation of drugs for personal use welcomed

Proposed move is health-based response to drug use, campaigners note

Tue Jul 18 2017 - 05:30

Nearly 70 Dublin binmen injured by syringes since 2011

Dublin City Council paid out €83,779 in related injury claims from staff in recent years

Fri May 12 2017 - 15:42

Dublin school takes top prize in National Youth Media Awards

Coláiste Eoin beats competition from 700 other entrants to win overall prize of €2,000 with a song, titled ‘Take Your Mask Off’

Wed Apr 26 2017 - 17:15

Irish Times partners with Drugs.ie for youth media awards

Chance to have work published on Student Hub site for National Youth Media Awards

Wed Dec 07 2016 - 17:38

Robert Ballagh among Lord Mayor’s Awards winners

Recipients include Justice for the Forgotten and Gay and Lesbian Equality Network

Wed May 04 2016 - 01:00

Drug should be made available to addicts’ families - experts

Naloxone has the potential to reverse the effects of heroin overdoses, report says

Mon Dec 14 2015 - 21:15

Luas company wants new group to tackle anti-social behaviour

Transdev says drunkenness, fighting and drug-taking remain problems on trams

Mon Nov 23 2015 - 01:00

Young people feel ‘just say no to drugs’ line is a lie - Ó Ríordáin

Minister with Responsibility for Drugs says advice on drug use should not be moralistic

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 21:51

Ecstasy and toxic varieties easily available at student hangouts

‘The worst experiences I’ve had were more to do with taking more than one pill in a night’

Tue May 19 2015 - 18:09

Johann Hari: Heroin injection centres could save State money

Bestselling author says attitude shift needed in Ireland to better treat drug addiction

Mon May 18 2015 - 16:50

Call for medical injection centres for drug users

Draft legislation may be brought before Government in second quarter of next year

Tue Dec 16 2014 - 12:31