Sir, – While I welcome the decision not to prosecute first-time offenders for possession of small amounts of drugs for personal use, the idea of referring them to HSE for treatment is laughable. I am working with drug users who are waiting five months or more to access drug treatment. – Yours, etc,
Fr PETER McVERRY SJ,
Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice,
Upper Gardiner St,
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