Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)

According to reputable sources I have heard quoted, seizures represent only 10% of the total amount of the drug supply. Does the Minister have a view on this? While I pay due compliments to the Garda for the extent of its seizures, do we have any idea of the extent of a problem which seems to be growing enormously? Is there evidence of widespread breaking of the law in the consumption of drugs by those from whom one would expect better? Does the Minister have a view as to how that might be addressed?

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