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Drug reform is an important conversation that is happening in households and social circles, but one that politicians seem afraid to touch. Ireland has a long path to go on drug reform.

A 42-year-old Galway man accused of dealing drugs valued at more than €13,000 and illegally growing cannabis plants has been sent forward for trial.

A 29-year-old man charged with possession of drugs with intent to sell or supply has been sent forward for trial.

A 25-year-old man accused of dealing drugs worth approximately €12,000 has been sent forward for trial.

Two people are due to appear in court in Galway next month to answer charges under the Misuse of Drugs Acts following two separate seizures in the city in recent days.

Two people are due to appear in court in Galway next month to answer charges under the Misuse of Drugs Acts following two separate seizures in the city in recent days.

A number of people have pleaded guilty at Mullingar Circuit Court to drug dealing.

Athlone’s position as the greatest urban centre in the nation with a heroin problem outside Dublin was confirmed this week with the news that there are 68 people on methadone treatment in the town, according to a reply given to a county councillor at the most recent HSE Mid-Leinster forum on September 21. Across the rest of the county, there are just 49 receiving such treatment from community GPs.

Kilkenny’s Hemp Shop on Dean Street is facing yet another day of drama tomorrow (Saturday) when protesters take to the street to voice their opposition to the store’s presence in the city.

The issue surrounding the legality of so called head shops has being raised once again this week at a seminar in Mullingar, by minister with responsibility for drugs John Curran. Mr Curran said that he is now going to tackle the issue in real terms by coordinating a government response to legality of head shops.