Ireland Opens First Medically Supervised Injection Facility in Dublin
Ireland is set to open its first medically supervised injection facility at Merchant Quay Ireland’s Riverbank centre in Dublin. This initiative aims to provide a safe environment for intravenous drug users, reduce overdoses and infectious disease transmission, and connect users with essential health services. After nearly a decade of planning, the facility will offer supervised drug use, health advice, and referrals to treatment. Users, like Amber, express hope that this facility will restore dignity and safety to their experience, while officials, including Eddie Mullins and Professor Eamon Keenan, outline its potential benefits for both individuals and the community.