Dáil debates
Tuesday, 5 November 2019
Illegal Drugs: Motion [Private Members]
10:30 pm
John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
This debate was not just about a funding issue. It is a real plea from Members. I stated at the outset that I do not doubt the Minister of State's sincerity and integrity but I observed that with the exception of the Minister for Justice and Equality, her colleagues did not come into the House to support her. She has been let down in terms of the budgetary process. They have not received the funding but the community sector very much wants to work in partnership and collaboration. That needs to be done.
I ask the Ceann Comhairle to indulge me for one final moment. I will conclude on this point. Deputy Joan Collins made a point with which I agree. She said this debate should continue at committee, which we tried previously. I would welcome and support that. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his tolerance.
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