Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 February 2003

National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008: Statements.

 

School is only one of the places young people learn about drugs and it is imperative that information is available more generally. The first phase of the national awareness campaign is being finalised and it is hoped to launch it next March. Over the course of a number of years the campaign will target various groups, including parents and young people. Through my involvement with the British-Irish Council sectoral group on drugs, for which ours is the lead Administration, I am conscious that the challenge drugs awareness campaigns present is common to many jurisdictions. I look forward to hosting the June conference scheduled in the Council's work programme which will examine that challenge further. The conference should present an opportunity to share experiences and develop best practice to maximise the potential of drugs awareness campaigns.

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