Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

No matter what we do, we need to ensure that we continue on with the supports that are there for people who are addicted. An important point about alcohol addiction was made by one of the speakers before I came in. We also have the issue of dual diagnosis involving mental health issues and drug addiction. We need to put in place a range of measures to ensure we can adequately deal with the current trend. For instance, we talked about crack cocaine in two areas. We are also taking an initiative with the supervised injection facility. I know it has taken five years, but that was not the Department's fault. A combination of issues delayed the project, but it is going to be delivered. As with any new initiative, even if it involves amending legislation, we need to make sure we have the supports in place.