The Garda authorities inform me that they have no evidence of an increase in the supply of heroin in Dublin city.
The current strength of the Central Drug Unit in Harcourt Square is 29 members. In addition, there are ten members in local units based at Store Street, Santry and Crumlin stations who are engaged full-time on anti-drugs work. More than 3,200 other members of the force have been trained in anti-drugs work to equip them to deal with aspects of the drug problem which they may encounter in the course of their duties.
The Garda authorities have assured me that the situation regarding the supply of heroin is continually and carefully monitored and if there are any indications that it is increasing, appropriate countermeasures will be taken.