Sligo Councillor calls for more more garda resources to combat growing drug problem in the North West
A Sligo Councillor says proper resources must be provided to Gardaí in the North West to adequately tackle the issue of growing drug use in the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. A former cocaine addict says he could get a supply of drugs delivered “within 15 minutes” through…
Minister Feighan begins preparations for citizens assembly on drug use
Sligo/Leitrim TD and Minister of State for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan has begun preparations for the citizens assembly on drug use. It’s aimed to commence the assembly in early 2023 with it’s report to be submitted to government by the end of the year.…
Illegal drug use in North West on the rise
The use of illegal drugs is on the rise in the North West according to the latest results of the Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force survey. The results of a drug prevalence survey undertaken in 2014/2015 have been released and they show mixed results for the North West area.…