Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I fully appreciate the issue raised by the Deputy. I am aware that the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, is working on this. We are considering ways in which we can give additional supports to the community task forces. The Deputy is correct in identifying the huge scourge and devastating damage being done to many families, particularly young people, because of the proliferation of drugs, including cocaine, which is being used far too extensively across our society. Drugs are being peddled by drug gangs for enormous profits, thereby doing enormous damage socially and individually. Young people's lives are being really damaged. It is a serious issue facing society.

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