Mary Fitzpatrick (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am really struck by what Ms Kearney has said. It is so true that the strength and resilience of anybody who has achieved recovery is so much beyond any of us who have not been tested in that way and this is generally not recognised. Those who work closely with or support people in recovery do recognise it. This is a huge opportunity for us as a society to recognise, celebrate and champion the extra powers, strength and capacity that people who have achieved recovery bring to every setting. This has to be part of our recommendations.

I was thinking about what Dr. Cullen said about the other models for the regulation of drugs. I agree with him that starting with cannabis is the obvious one. I think as a committee that is the consensus. Is it possible to ensure that it does not become - as alcohol is - a commercial, private, profit-driven activity?