Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)

The Medical Bureau of Road Safety carried out a survey in 2001. Is it not time another survey was undertaken? In excess of €650 million is being spent annually here on illegal drugs. People are extremely concerned about this issue. Is it not now time that another survey be undertaken with a view to discouraging young people from engaging in drug misuse or driving cars while such substances are in their bodies? It is important this information is updated. Perhaps the Minister will consider having another survey undertaken.

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