Politics

Former HSE chief Paul Reid appointed chair of the citizens’ assembly on drugs use

The assembly is due to submit a report to the Houses of the Oireachtas by the end of the year

Paul Reid has been appointed chair of the Citizens Assembly on drug use. Picture: Fergal Phillips.

Former HSE chief executive Paul Reid has been appointed chairperson of the citizens’ assembly on drugs use.

The assembly was established following resolutions in Dáil and Seanad Éireann in late February.

The terms of reference call on the citizens’ assembly to examine and make recommendations on the legislative, policy and operational changes the state could make to reduce the harmful impacts of illicit drugs on individuals, families, communities and wider society, according to a statement ...