Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

This week the Health Research Board reported an increase in the incidence of cocaine addiction across our country. I believe in a health-led approach to deal with this. We have a real issue, however, with the so-called middle classes in this country creating a narrative that cocaine use is okay. Cocaine is everywhere in society. It is in every corner of Ireland now.

It is in every sporting club. I imagine it is in here. This Chamber needs to lead a challenge against the narrative that cocaine use is okay. It is not okay. I do not believe that only we, collectively as a unit, can deal with this issue in these modern times of social media. We need help. My proposal to the Minister and the Government, and I will lead on this if I must-----

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