Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I will ask my three questions together to give everyone else a chance. First, when will there be mandatory drug testing, which is important and has been debated for many years? Drugs are lethal and people are being killed on the roads. Second, does the Department plan to set up a pilot scheme to target urban and rural schools with a video showing what happens to someone who takes drugs, the available treatment and the effects on families? Third, is the Minister of State happy with the support he is receiving from his Government colleagues in terms of resources and funding? What does the Minister of State most want from the forthcoming budget to tackle the drugs epidemic?

On another serious matter, I ask that the Minister of State speak with other members of the Government regarding Ms Justine Delaney-Wilson as it is wrong of her to castigate and put pressure on Ministers and judges who have served the State well. They comprise a small body of people and some legal advice should be taken to make Ms Delaney-Wilson confirm or deny her statements.

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