Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Engagement is ongoing. Testing for drugs at festivals is a welcome move. We are working with all stakeholders to introduce that. There are many emerging trends. On 14 January, €815,000 of recurring funding was announced for a HSE initiative to address harm associated with the use of cocaine and crack cocaine. The Deputy brought those emerging trends to our attention. At all times, the resources and funding are there to work with all stakeholders to address these issues. Two citizens' assemblies are ongoing and work is happening to enable a citizens' assembly on the use of drugs. I suspect that it will be completed early in the new year.

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