# Ireland Moves to Decriminalize Drugs

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Podcast: [Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cork-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612488)
Published: 2026-06-24T10:02:16+00:00
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## Resource

Ireland’s cross-party parliamentary committee has boldly recommended fully decriminalizing personal drug possession, echoing last year’s Citizens’ Assembly findings and calling for a compassionate, health-centered approach. The landmark 161-page report urges repealing a 1977 law that criminalizes personal use, while also pushing for reforms to reduce the lifelong damage of criminal records. Chair and deputy chair emphasized that decades of failed criminal justice responses have worsened stigma and failed to curb harm — and that decriminalization, though not a guaranteed fix, is a necessary shift. The committee also urges local authorities to tackle public drug use, mirroring alcohol regulations, as drug use has become widespread across all communities and substances. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7a67d13f887e6d3e

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