Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 February 2003

National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008: Statements.

 

There are now many family support groups which some believe the strategy does not recognise to the maximum extent possible. My Department might not agree but it is the feeling I have got when I have visited local groups. The strategy does recognise family support groups, some of which are now branching out and doing very good work. Expertise has developed at local level among families which may have had serious problems and related deaths. There are very good people who have learned on the ground and give good support. I attended a recent event involving a network of family support groups which pulls the groups together and helps them to support each other. That is an interesting development.

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