National Drugs Strategy.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2005

Tuesday, 29 November 2005

Questions (496)

Willie Penrose

Question:

484 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science when paragraph 2 of action point No. 32 of the mid-term review of the national drugs strategy 2001-08 will be implemented (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36905/05]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The steering committee of the substance misuse prevention programme is examining a proposal for the expansion of the Walk Tall programme in primary schools in line with amended action 32 of the mid-term review of the national drugs strategy. As soon as the committee has considered the proposal and recommendations in detail, it will be sent to my Department for consideration and action.