Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the urgent need for the Government to recognise and respond to the devastating effect of the illicit drug trade on local communities by mobilising all the resources of the State to tackle the growing supply of illicit drugs across Dublin. This increasing availability is evidenced by recent welcome seizures, including that of ecstasy valued at €1.8 million in Clondalkin last night, the large seizures of heroin and cocaine in Ballyfermot and the cannabis resin haul in Loughlinstown last month. The Government must adequately fund and resource drug treatment services to deal with multiple drug use.

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