Tony Gregory
Ceist:590 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is evidence of an emerging heroin problem in parts of Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21344/98]
Written Answers. - Drug Abuse.
The Garda authorities have informed me that there does not appear to be any real evidence of an emerging heroin problem in Cork city.
I have been informed that no seizures of heroin have taken place in Cork city in the past two years.
I have been assured that the Cork Garda drugs unit is constantly monitoring the "street scene" in Cork city.