supervised injecting centre

Opinion

Anne: It’s Time to Build the Supervised Injecting Facility

Addiction is an illness, not a moral decision, and people suffering through it deserve dignity and proper healthcare, writes Anne Buckley.

Anne Buckley Jan 9, 2019

City Desk

Sanctioned 17 Months Ago, Work Yet to Start on Supervised Injecting Centre

“Meanwhile, people are dying on the streets,” says Labour Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. “It’s not a dramatic statement, it’s a statement of fact.”

Zuzia Whelan Sep 26, 2018

City Desk

Some Councillors Join Opposition to Injecting Centre at Merchants Quay

“Could you imagine anyone in the affluent areas of Dublin allowing their children to go to school beside an injecting centre?” said Sinn Féin Councillor Críona Ní Dhálaigh.

Laoise Neylon Feb 28, 2018

City Desk

Merchant’s Quay Ireland: “Over-packed”, Under Fire

Local residents say there’s been an uptick in strewn needles and antisocial behaviour around the homeless and drugs service centre. But there’s no easy solution to that.

Cónal Thomas Aug 11, 2016

City Desk

Should There Be a Safe Place for People to Inject Heroin?

Medically supervised injection centres have shown promise in Canada, Australia and Germany. Should we have them here in Dublin?

Damien Murphy Aug 26, 2015

City Desk

At Lunch With… Councillor Cieran Perry

Deputy Lord Mayor Cieran Perry talks about his involvement in the 1990s anti-drug movement and how the government needs to move faster on homelessness.

Lois Kapila Jul 22, 2015