Merchants Quay Ireland backs decriminalisation in drug law debate

Homeless and drugs charity Merchants Quay Ireland has formally backed the decriminalisation of personal possession of drugs.

However, the agency said decriminalisation alone would not solve the drugs crisis and investment was needed in harm reduction, detoxification, rehabilitation, and supported accommodation.

The intervention comes on the final day of the Department of Health’s public consultation in relation to decriminalising drugs.