There was a 9% decrease in the number of people convicted of drug offenses in Monaghan District Court between 2025 and 2025.
That's according to figures released by MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú.
There was 64 convictions for drug offenses in Monaghan District Court in 2024, which decreased to 58 in 2025.
Meanwhile in Co. Cavan, there was 93 convictions in Cavan District Court in 2024, increasing by 12% to 104 in 2025.
Nationally, total convictions for drug offences in our District Court system rose from 5,202 in 2024 to 5,440 in 2025 - a 5% increase nationwide.
MEP Ní Mhurchú argues these figures are only the tip of the iceberg, warning they point to a broader rise in drug use in Ireland that must be confronted head on.
The MEP said the disparity in drug convictions across District Court offices warrants investigation.
She added that drugs in the community are a major concern raised by parents, community leaders, pub owners, and Gardaí. NíMhurchú has also previously highlighted a 37% year-on-year rise in drug-driving offences.
The figures show that a small number of people were convicted in 2025 for attempting to smuggle drugs into prisons with greater numbers convicted of drug possession, possession for sale or supply, cannabis cultivation, and a small number of forged prescription cases.
