Simon Harris and Micheál Martin at odds over cannabis decriminalisation

Fianna Fáil’s election manifesto called for the decriminalisation of cannabis

Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach Simon Harris agreed that there needed to be a health-led approach to addiction, but cautioned against 'creating a social acceptance' around drug use. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil continue to be at odds over the decriminalisation of cannabis.

The two parties are engaged in ongoing government formation talks, after policy approaches to drug use emerged as a flashpoint during the election.