Over two and a half thousand people sought addiction therapy for their cocaine use last year - more than three times the level from seven years ago.
10,664 people attended addiction services last year, up nearly four hundred from 2018, according to the latest figures from the Health Research Board.
Researcher Dr Anne-Marie Carew says cocaine users now represent a much bigger share of those being treated for their addictions.
29C Highs In Wicklow With Temperature Warning From Tomorrow
The hosepipe ban remains in place for another two weeks amid this latest hot spell.
Wicklow Wexford TD Wants To Create A "Tobacco-Free Generation"
Suspicious Device Prompts Security Alert In Co. Kildare
Motorists travelling between Kilcullen and West Wicklow may be impacted.
Patients Urged Not To Attend GP Practice In Bray Amid Suspension Order
The Medical Council has issue a strong warning regarding Dr Regine Grah, who is suspended from the Medical Register by order of the High Court.
Anti-social Behaviour In Bray Raised With Justice Minister
Wicklow TD Edward Timmins contacted Minister Jim O'Callaghan as residents in the Boghall Road area report ongoing problems.
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