1,000 syringes found on streets of Dublin in 2007

ABOUT 1,000 syringes were found on the streets of Dublin city last year, prompting concerns at the dangers dirty needles pose to the public.

The news comes amid proposals to expand needle exchange facilities in Dublin and elsewhere.

It emerged yesterday that an action under the National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008 regarding safe disposal and collection of used syringes have not been implemented by local and health authorities.