Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

There has been much brouhaha about a series of programmes on the issues of drug abuse and drugs misuse and I would not give much credence to it nor would I give much credence to the book on which they were based. However, today's Irish Examiner contains an insightful, comprehensive and thoughtful analysis of the drugs problem in Ireland. Having regard to the legislative schedule, which is virtually non-existent, if the Whips sought a debate on Irish soccer, they would be likely to get it next week. Will the Taoiseach make provision for a debate on the extent and scale of the drugs problem? Has he any remarks to make on a very comprehensive investigation by the Irish Examiner?

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