Cork GP and councillor backs development of supervised injection facility in city

Facilities provide drug users with sterile injecting equipment, thus reducing risk posed by discarded needles and anti-social behaviour, Cork City Council was told

Supervised injection facilities reduce public health risks from drug paraphernalia. Picture: Getty

Cork should “prepare the ground” for a supervised injection facility (SIF) in the city by identifying potential locations and debating the issue, a Green Party councillor has said.

At a meeting of Cork City Council, Cllr Dan Boyle was backed by Fianna Fáil councillor and GP Dr John Sheehan, who said SIFs do not encourage drug use — they save lives.