The plans will see someone get a referral to the HSE the first time they're caught, then a Garda caution before being prosecuted the third time.
The new system will be rolled out this time next year.
Critics say the proposals don't go far enough and that decriminalisation should've been looked at.
Health Minister Wicklow TD Simon Harris insists it's the right approach.
Man Who Beat Ex Girlfriend To Death In Arklow Drops Appeal
Daniel Murtagh, of Melrose Grove, Bawnogue, Clondalkin, Dublin, is serving a life sentence for murdering 30-year-old Nadine Lott in the run up to Christmas 2019.
Wicklow One Of 23 Counties With Less Taxi Licences Compared To Pre Covid Levels
Taxi numbers in Wicklow have declined by almost 14%, according to new figures from the NTA
Wicklow EuroMilllions Players Win Big.
Two Wicklow Euromillions players have won the top prize of €500,000 in less than seven days.
Affordable Houses Set To Be Built In Blessington
Wicklow Councillors have passed a material contravention to allow for the construction of over 300 residential units in Blessington,
Progress Made On New Greystones School Building
A letter of intent is being issued for a new school building at Greystones Community College this morning
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