Irish parliament examines evidence collection after suspected spiking

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan answered questions about preserving evidence and access to toxicology. He undertook to discuss protocols with the health minister.

Context matters

That number concerns reports, not convictions. The debate records requests and commitments; it does not establish that a new nationwide protocol had been implemented.

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