Fight against drugs hit hard by cutbacks

Ireland experiences one of highest level of spending cuts in EU

Ireland has experienced one of the highest levels of spending cutbacks on health and policing in the European Union, affecting its ability to tackle the drugs problem, according to the EU drugs agency.

And separate figures from the Department of Health show a 14% drop in overall drug-related expenditure across all departments, with the greatest cuts in social protection, children and youth affairs and education.