Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I strongly agree with the sentiments that were expressed by the Minister and the last speaker. I congratulate An Garda Síochána for its successes in this area. However, for every success, there is growing evidence of an extension of the drugs empire all over the place. It is the drugs empire that is feeding its own market in a way that ensures it has a steady income from that area. It has established fear among the community and the school children. Almost all second-level schools are affected by this problem now, as are some primary schools. I congratulate An Garda Síochána on its work to date, but I believe that a new initiative is required and that should involve a rapid follow-up when evidence comes in that somebody is using an area, house or locality as a drug promotional centre.

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