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

At the moment, the programme for Government commits to convening a citizens’ assembly on matters in respect of drug use, at the Deputy stated. We have not confirmed this yet. As she will be aware, the citizens' assemblies require large gatherings to be truly effective and there has been a delay due to the public health situation. Consideration is being given to the methodology for a citizens’ assembly. The Department of Health were liaising with the Department of the Taoiseach on the timing and format of a proposed citizens’ assembly on drug use. A number of citizens’ assemblies will be established-----