Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent)
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It is a very positive initiative. It will be well-supported. The emergence of synthetic opioids was mentioned. What trends is Dr. Keenan seeing? The likes of MDMA was mentioned. Crystal meth is on the way, and fentanyl is definitely on the way. I know we are not seeing them but they are all coming.

Does Dr. Keenan have any awareness of these drugs being manufactured in Ireland as opposed to being imported? In terms of the greater addiction these drugs cause, what further pressure is this putting on the system in terms of people being able to get off drugs, get maintenance and to get into recovery?