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The Government has been urged to intervene in a pay dispute involving thousands of health and social care workers. They’ve threatened to take indefinite strike action from the 17th of October The Labour Party says the failure of government to engage with community workers is a dereliction of duty. Party spokesperson on Health Duncan SmithContinue reading “INDEFINITE STRIKE ACTION PLANNED BY COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY WORKERS FROM OCTOBER 17th…”

“We are satisfied that Irish criminal networks have been considering the supply of fentanyl into the Irish market.” 

In May 2017, around six years ago, the president signed legislation to allow for facilities which would provide safe places for people to inject drugs, with staff supervision. In February 2018, the HSE selected Merchant’s Quay – a day service used by homeless people, which already operates a needle-exchange programme – to pilot the approach and open the firstContinue reading “”Six years on there’s still no timeline for the opening of the first supervised injecting facility in Dublin””

In Swords, a long-term tenant facing a no-reason eviction finds she’s far from alone – Dublin Inquirer

Pre-budget submission by Drug Task Forces On Wednesday 5th July the Local Drug Task Forces met in Buswell’s hotel to highlight the huge funding deficits and lack of equity in the sector when compared to the statutory and private sector. A number of TDs, senators and councillors attended to voice their commitment and support forContinue reading “Services on a shoestring – Time for investment to aid recovery.”

”100% tobacco free.No smoke, no vapour.The new way to nicotine.” It seems that nicotine pouches are the new thing on the block.  They are the fastest growing nicotine delivery product in the US and are becoming increasingly popular in the UK. Advertising makes them appealing and convenient. Currently they can be purchased in up toContinue reading “NICOTINE POUCHES…”

Below is the programme of events for Drug Awareness Week…2023

The Rialto Community Drug Team is closed good Friday April 7th and will reopen on Tuesday April 11th at 9.30am. We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy & peaceful Easter. Below are some useful numbers should you need to speak to someone in an emergency… Drugs.ie Alcohol and Drugs Helpline:Continue reading “EASTER BREAK 2023…”