Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)

We had a charade regarding the national drugs strategy a few weeks ago. I was there, as was the Taoiseach and the Minister. Were we codding those involved in trying to do something for those affected by drugs? At that stage the Government was deciding on the Estimates. The Taoiseach, the Minister of State, Deputy Curran, and the Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív, knew exactly what was happening regarding the cut backs. Deputy Stanton has asked the questions I wanted to ask. What projects will be cut? What areas of the country will be affected? Will anything be delivered, other than the new strategy in 2010? I spoke to Deputy Byrne earlier. She is somebody who has represented her area very well and had a great understanding-----

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