Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2015
421. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her position with regard to the proposal to establish injection centres for those engaged in illegal drug use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23002/15]
View answerI understand the Deputy to be referring to a draft legislative proposal which is with my colleague Minister of State Ó Ríordáin in his capacity as Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy.
I understand that the Minister of State has asked officials in that Department to examine the practical and legal issues surrounding the proposal.
I am also aware that Department of Health officials have just yesterday been in contact with my officials in this regard.
The Deputy will therefore appreciate that the matter remains at a very early stage of examination.
