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New drugs citizens' forum in Programme for Government backed by community groups

Community drug groups have welcomed pledges in the Programme for Government to set up a ‘Citizen’s Assembly’ on drugs.

New drugs citizens' forum in Programme for Government backed by community groups

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020 - 17:28

Cormac O’Keeffe

Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign, a national network of community drug groups and activists, welcomed the proposal.

Community drug groups have welcomed pledges in the Programme for Government to set up a ‘Citizen’s Assembly’ on drugs.

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