Figures from the force show a rise in drug possession for sale or supply.
A former senior Garda says the criminalisation of drug use hasn't worked.
Figures from the force show a rise in drug possession for sale or supply.
The Citizens Assembly on Drug Use called for 'urgency' last year for a health-led approach to be implemented.
Drug-related offences in Kildare have halved over the past two years, according to Garda figures.
The Kildare/Carlow division recorded 1,338 incidents in 2024, down from 2,720 in 2022, marking a 51% decrease.
The drop reflects a broader trend in the Eastern Region and nationally.
Former Assistant Garda Commissioner for Dublin, Pat Leahy, said the discourse has changed, with terms like decriminalisation and legalisation now being discussed.
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