In 2015, Ireland will move towards decriminalizing substances including heroin, cocaine and cannabis. The program will also create designated rooms in Dublin where heroin users can inject themselves. Proponents of legalisation argue that instead of shaming addicts, Ireland’s drug policy should focus on treating them. Opponents argue that legalization program encourages widespread drug use.
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Response rates from 1.8k Kilkenny voters.
43% Yes |
57% No |
33% Yes |
40% No |
9% Yes, for most but not all drugs |
10% No, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
1% Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
4% No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
2% No, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
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1% No, we should pass tougher drug laws |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 1.8k Kilkenny voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 1.8k Kilkenny voters.
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Unique answers from Kilkenny voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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not all drugs but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation and decriminalise drugs with medical benefits such as marijuana and decriminalisation for it recreationally and reduce sentences for those already serving time
@9NLLGK49mos9MO
yes, only for clinically controlled, commercially safe drugs, and only for relatively safe ages 25+ years of age to prevent brain deterioration.
@B3GQ7P53 days3D
Yes but to help people be less shameful within there addiction to help people be able to reach out for help to quit
@B2R6SBM4wks4W
Don’t decriminalise it but enforce the laws less strictly so fewer users end up in the prison system
@B2GVP7S1mo1MO
Yes, for small personal use matters I think this should be treated as a health concern for the person rather than criminally convicting and revert them to health services as an alternative
@B2FVQX82mos2MO
I think decriminalising less harmful drugs first and adopting some of the schemes from other countries that have legalised them
@9ZWDBC53mos3MO
Under strict licence and in controlled circumstances to take power and money away from criminal gangs and to provide support services and education for users and potential users
@9ZW7DHS3mos3MO
yes but provide the public with clinics where these individuals can go to safely use these drugs and be in a controlled environment. this protects both the individual and the public
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