Tánaiste signals support for decriminalising drugs

Tanaiste Micheal Martin 'supports a health-led approach to drug addiction'. Picture: Brian Lawless

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has signalled support for a decriminalisation of drugs, saying he backs calls from his own TDs for a health-led approach.

Two Fianna Fáil TDs, including the chair of the Oireachtas justice committee, said the war on drugs is not working, and there must be a legalisation of drugs in this country.