asked the Minister for Justice if, in view of a statement made by a doctor (name supplied) inviting drug addicts to come in confidence for treatment, he will make a statement clarifying the position of such persons in relation to the law, and, in particular, whether they are liable to be prosecuted for being drug addicts.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Treatment of Drug Addicts.
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Drug addiction is not a criminal offence and, accordingly, a person is not liable to prosecution for being a drug addict.