Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I accept the Deputy's point that while this is primarily an issue for the Department of Health and its agencies, it comes under the justice remit. I would be happy to engage further as needs be. My officials have been informed by the Department of Health that in 2017 the HPRA, working in conjunction with An Garda Síochána and Revenue's customs service, detained almost 500,000 anabolic steroid dosage units in tablets and capsules form, compared to a little more than 100,000 units detained in 2016. That reflects the impact of intelligence-led enforcement activity by the HPRA, acting in conjunction with State agencies across a range of Departments. I am keen to ensure that my Department and the Garda Síochána can continue to play our part in the enforcement of such actions.

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