Survey shows 49% adults favour decriminalisation of drugs for personal use

Irish adults are split almost 50/50 on the question of decriminalising drugs for personal use, according to a national survey.

A poll carried out by Red C for Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign found 49% of people favoured decriminalising drugs, with 51% against the move.

The survey found that men (56%) and young people aged between 18 and 34 (58%) were more supportive of the legislative change.