Poll: Should plans for an injection centre in Dublin go ahead?

Outgoing drugs minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin says the new health minister may give into political pressure.

OUTGOING DRUGS MINISTER Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has warned plans to open a supervised injection centre in Dublin could be reversed.

In an interview with TheJournal.ie he said this, as well as a move towards decriminalising the possession of small quantities of cannabis, could be rolled back if a new health minister gives into political pressure.

We want to know what you think: Should plans for an injection centre in Dublin go ahead?

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