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Merchants Quay Ireland wins drug injection unit tender

The Health Service Executive has moved a step closer to opening a supervised drug injecting facility in Dublin, after it confirmed that Merchants Quay Ireland is the preferred bidder to operate the centre on a pilot basis.
Health • 16 Feb 18

One person per day 'dies from a drug overdose'

Homeless and drugs agency Merchants Quay Ireland has said that one person per day dies from drug overdoses, almost twice as many as in road crashes.
News • 03 Mar 15

Homelessness and drug use on the rise - charity

The Merchants Quay charity has said homelessness and drug use is growing across the country.
News • 06 Sep 13

Homeless charity sees more accessing its services

Merchants Quay Ireland has reported a significant increase in the numbers accessing its services for basic food and medical needs.
News • 14 Sep 12

New laws being prepared for certain drugs

New laws are being prepared to make it illegal to possess certain drugs without a prescription.
News • 28 May 12

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