Posted on Wednesday, 1 March 2023

The BLDATF D15 Family Support Service hosted a Drug Related Intimidation information seminar on February 24th 2023. The seminar looked at the options and supports available to family members living in Dublin 15 who are experiencing drug-related intimidation.

Guest speakers included Inspector Ken Hoare who presented the options and supports available through An Garda Siochana in the community. The DRIVE Coordinator, Siobhan Maher, also presented the new national systems and structures available to services to respond to drug-related intimidation and associated violence in Ireland. 

Photo of Sarah Jane Leonard presenting at the Drug Related Intimidation Information seminar
Sarah Jane Leonard presenting at the Drug Related Intimidation information seminar
Inspector Ken Hoare presenting at the Drug Related Intimidation seminar
Inspector Ken Hoare presenting at the Drug Related Intimidation seminar
Siobhan Maher presenting at the Drug Related Intimidation seminar
Siobhan Maher presenting at the Drug Related Intimidation seminar
Ann Losty, BLDATF Chairperson, and attendee at the Drug Related Intimdation seminar
Ann Losty, BLDATF Chairperson, and attendee at the Drug Related Intimdation seminar
Philip Jennings,Safer Blanchardstown Coordinator at the Drug Related Intimidation seminar
Philip Jennings,Safer Blanchardstown Coordinator at the Drug Related Intimidation seminar
Drug Related Intimidation Information seminar