Seanad debates
Wednesday, 19 February 2003
National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008: Statements.
Of all the drugs and social problems about which we speak, alcohol is by far the greatest menace. It is a problem not only from the point of view of health, but it results in serious crime and public order problems. As public representatives, we are made aware of these issues daily. The public is right to expect us to tackle the issue. We are only six months or so into the term of this Oireachtas and, presumably, we will all be here for at least three to four years. I hope that, during this term, all the parties will unite on the issue of alcohol abuse and put it at the top of the health and drugs agenda.
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