Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 February 2003

National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008: Statements.

 

The Minister of State referred to community-based pilot projects. The Government now has an opportunity to consider seriously the needs of our young people, who are the future of the country. I am convinced that many of the problems of youth intervention arise from the interdepartmental approach. I have already called for the setting up of a Department of Youth Affairs. Young people's problems are discussed by adults, not by young people. By involving young people in community-based projects and ensuring that they are heard in democratically elected fora and through the implementation of the Youth Work Act 2001, we will be in a better position to address their concerns.

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