Micheál Martin
Question:334. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the growth of drug abuse in Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39612/17]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2017
334. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the growth of drug abuse in Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39612/17]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, “Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery” - A health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017 – 2025 was launched by the Taoiseach on 17 July 2017. The Minister of State for Health Promotion and the National Drugs Strategy, Catherine Byrne T.D., has responsibility for the Government's health-led response outlined in the new strategy to addressing the harm caused by substance misuse in our society over the next eight years. One of the objectives under the strategy is concerned with supporting high quality monitoring, evaluation and research to ensure evidence-informed policies and practice.
I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the Deputy's question and I will further advise in this regard when the report is to hand.
The deferred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.