'This will save lives': Dublin's Merchant's Quay injecting centre to cater for 100 drug-users a day

"(This) will allow us to reach people who are currently isolated and vulnerable, offering them vital healthcare and treatment options."

Merchant's Quay Ireland said this afternoon that it had permission from the planning appeals tribunal to set up the centre at River House in Dublin 8.

The facility will have seven injecting booths and an aftercare area, and is expected to cater for up to 100 drug-users per day. It is being set up as an 18-month pilot project.