Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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We are talking a lot about Tallaght, Ballymun and Ballyfermot but it is increasingly an issue in my constituency and I am aware, as somebody originally from Limerick, that it is increasingly a major issue there too. I was interested in some of the responses to the survey about the reasons for increases in particular drug usage. One of the most frequently cited was the visibility of drugs in the area. It is interesting that that was so high. It made me wonder what aspects Covid brought to this. Many people were under pressure and stuck in their home. Could we unpack a bit more about the challenges and unintended consequences of Covid that we have seen and will probably continue to see for a number of years?

I know Ms Quigley is not here anymore but I would be interested to know what the witnesses feel would be appropriate or interesting to have on the table when the drug citizens' assembly happens.