Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

Will the Leader invite the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to the House to debate the drug problem? Recent developments merit such a debate. The Garda has apprehended a major producer in the midlands and placed him behind bars, where he belongs. The media today report that many non-nationals are manufacturing, distributing and selling crack cocaine in addition to the members of the indigenous population engaged in the same activity. It is a worrying development.

The Garda is to be commended on making so many detections lately. Nevertheless, this warrants a debate. If a non-national is found guilty of such an offence deportation should be considered. There should be a mandatory sentence in the case of all offenders because there is far too much of this taking place. Young people are polluted because of the actions of these people and it is time action was taken.