Ms Oonagh McPhillips:

I would endorse that absolutely. The Department is a very active participant in the national drugs strategy that is led by the Department of Health. That health-led approach is something we are very committed to and the Garda probably outlined to the committee its increased use of the adult caution scheme in regard to this, rather than criminalising people. Obviously, gardaí enforce this area very strictly in regard to large-scale importation and so forth. They have had a lot of success over the last couple of years and I am sure recent events will help to support that. In terms of street-level activity and young people, the health-led approach is something we are completely committed to.