Question 1

What does the Controlled Drugs and Harm Reduction Bill 2017 do?

Accepted Answer

Decriminalises possession of controlled drugs for personal use up to a minister-set limit; exceeding it triggers caution, fixed fine, or court prosecution depending on repeat offences. Establishes Drug Dissuasion Service to divert drug possession cases from courts via informal assessments and referral to awareness, rehabilitation, or community engagement programmes. Allows courts to suspend prosecutions for repeat offenders if they agree to drug treatment and complete it within one year without re-offending.

Question 2

What stage is the Controlled Drugs and Harm Reduction Bill 2017 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 5 Mar 2025, the Controlled Drugs and Harm Reduction Bill 2017 is at Second Stage in 25th Seanad. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Controlled Drugs and Harm Reduction Bill 2017?

Accepted Answer

The Controlled Drugs and Harm Reduction Bill 2017 was sponsored by Brian Ó Domhnaill, and was introduced on 24 May 2017.

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