Cross-party politicians urge 'radical change' in drug policy

The Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use voted to recommend that Ireland move towards a 'comprehensive health-led' approach to possession of drugs for personal use. Picture: Maxwell’s

A cross-party group of TDs and senators is calling for “radical change” in drug policy, following recommendations made by the Citizens’ Assembly that would see the decriminalisation of drug possession.

Over the weekend, the Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use voted to recommend that Ireland move towards a “comprehensive health-led” approach, with a form of decriminalisation, to possession of drugs for personal use.