Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

Yes, but they are probably not the cohort on which we would spend most of our energy. I take the Deputy's point and will examine what data currently exists in that regard. Pregnant women may not be major users of cannabis but if any of them are doing so I agree that we should impart such information to them in a targeted way. It does not have to be done on television; it could be done through pre-natal classes, for example. I will take up the Deputy's point with the Department of Health and Children to see whether such data is made available via maternity hospitals or elsewhere.

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