Mr. Tony Duffin:

That is a tough one. The Deputy mentioned drug-related intimidation not being addressed by the health-led approach or a decriminalised model. We have to look at what our intention is. It is not possible to address that.

As far as I am aware, regulation and control is not on the table in Ireland. It is not being really discussed, although it should remain on the table for discussion in respect of the national drugs strategy going forward. I do not really have an answer for the Deputy to the question about drug-related intimidation but I will take the opportunity to say the citizens' assembly's 36 recommendations should be supported and that the comprehensive, health-led approach is the way to go. Prohibition has failed.