Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Crack cocaine use is a huge issue. The drug has become more prevalent in Ireland, with 2.3% of the population reportedly using the drug. The national drug reporting system shows an increase of more than 400% in crack cocaine use between 2014 and 2020. There has been a huge problem with cocaine use in Ireland and the emergence of crack cocaine use in certain marginalised areas. I have announced €850,000 in recurring funding for a HSE-led initiative to reduce health-related harms associated with the use of cocaine and crack cocaine.