803. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the action her Department has taken to crackdown on the sale of high-risk synthetic cannabinoids found in vapes. [71415/26]
Topics / Substance Misuse
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsSubstance Misuse
59 questions from 28 TDs, between 4 March 2025 and 13 October 2026.
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58 written, 1 oral
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| October 2025 | 0 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
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| April 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 6 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 0 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
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411. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the actions undertaken to support women entering recovery from addiction journeys. [54084/26]
412. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health her views on ‘recovery colleges’; and whether there are plans to open one in Cork. [54085/26]
567. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons who have been convicted under the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010 from 2019 to date in 2026, by year, in tabular form; the substances involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53356/26]
537. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of people who have been charged under the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010 for the misuses of nitrous oxide; the number of people that have been charged under the same Act specifically for the sale, importation, exportation or advertisement of nitrous oxide in each of the years 2020 to date, by year, in tabu…
538. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps he will take in relation to nitrous oxide following the publication of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Drugs Use Final Report; his views on the report’s recommendations relating to nitrous oxide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50814/26]
2. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position of his Department on the central recommendation of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Drugs Use that the offence of personal possession of drugs be repealed; his views on whether the Government’s stated commitment to a health-led approach is inconsistent with the continued criminalisation of people who use drugs; the specific…
204. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider the further roll-out of drug courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38136/26]
763. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any review is being undertaken of the current legal framework governing the sale, supply and misuse of nitrous oxide; the enforcement powers that are currently available to An Garda Síochána in relation to the unlawful sale or supply of nitrous oxide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37846/26]
1244. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department presentations, hospital admissions and addiction treatment episodes where nitrous oxide use was recorded as a contributing factor, in each of the past five years, county or HSE region and age group; the number involving persons under 18 years-of-age, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37843/26]
1245. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken by her Department, the HSE and relevant public health bodies to address nitrous oxide misuse among young people, including in Dublin; whether any targeted public awareness campaigns, harm reduction initiatives, school-based measures or youth-focused interventions are planned or under way; and if she will make a statement on the matter. …
56. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an updateon future funding of the CAST pilot in Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35711/26]
835. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health if her Department will examine the feasibility of rolling out a biennial survey on youth health outcomes and substance use in County Louth, similar to the Icelandic-model survey currently being implemented in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31859/26]
1229. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of a shortage of librium medication that is impacting detox and stabilisation services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33227/26]
1248. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if there are national policies or additional resources being considered to support towns like Clonmel experiencing a rise in visible drug activity; if there is scope for legislative or policy changes to better address persistent public drug use and protect residential areas; if there are examples of successful interventions in other towns that could be applied…
342. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health when or if the HSE intends to reopen Keltoi as a residential treatment service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27415/26]
3032. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for the completion and publication of the National Drugs Strategy 2026-2029; if she will provide an update on the next steps in the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25506/26]
3033. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the engagement that has taken place to date with community, voluntary and family support organisations during the development of the National Drugs Strategy; the way such engagement will continue during implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25507/26]
3034. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the National Drugs Strategy intends to strengthen supports for families affected by a relative's substance use; and the proposed measures to enhance accessibility to these supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25508/26]
3035. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if trauma aware practice will be incorporated into the National Drugs Strategy; if so, the way it will be reflected across prevention, treatment and recovery services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25509/26]
3036. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which community based drug and family support projects are expected to contribute to the delivery of the National Drugs Strategy; if guidance will be provided on their role in local and regional structures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25510/26]
3037. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the plans in place within the National Drugs Strategy to improve data collection and evidence related to the experiences of individuals and families affected by substance use; the way this information will inform service planning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25511/26]
3038. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the National Drugs Strategy will respond to emerging patterns of drug use, including polydrug use and synthetic substances; the mechanisms that will be used to ensure timely monitoring and response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25512/26]
3039. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the National Drugs Strategy will support equitable access to drug and alcohol services across all regions; whether any new structures or frameworks will be established to ensure consistent service delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25513/26]
3040. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the measures within the National Drugs Strategy that will focus on prevention and early intervention; the way these measures will be implemented in education, youth, and community settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25514/26]