Injection centre refused
The decision to refuse planning permission for Ireland's first supervised injection centre has been described as deeply disappointing.
Merchants Quay Ireland says it is confused by some of the reasons for the refusal.
Merchant's Quay Ireland was awarded the tender for a safe injection facility in 2015 by a working group which included Dublin City Council.
Dublin City Council's refusal of planning permission for a Medically Supervised Injecting Facility is deeply disappointing.
With one person a day in Ireland dying of a drug overdose, it will put vulnerable lives at greater risk.
Full statement ⬇https://t.co/SORQ1CQry8 pic.twitter.com/QwEwdMUEYu— Merchants Quay Ireland (@MerchantsQuayIR) July 26, 2019
But now the Council has refused permission for the facility saying there's already too many addiction services in the Dublin 8 area and that it would negatively impact on tourism.
Merchants Quay Ireland also says it will review Dublin City Council's decision and consider their next steps.
