Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)

Again, I praise the great work done by the Red Door Project, other agencies and all stakeholders to put Drogheda in a much better place after the horrific events of a number of years ago. I assure the Senator that the Government is committed to building stronger safer communities and is deeply aware of the impact that drugs and drug-related crime can have on communities.

The Government's approach to the misuse of drugs is set out in Ireland's national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery. It is a health-led approach to drug and alcohol use in Ireland. It represents a whole-of-government approach to reduce demand and associated harms. I appreciate the great work the Red Door Project and the Ana Liffey Drug Project have done. The work of community-based organisations is vital to achieving these aims. The Minister thanks the Red Door Project for its important work in the area to date. I will bring the Senator's concerns back to the Minister. She talked about a local initiative and I think all the stakeholders can work together to achieve what is best for the people in Drogheda. I will take her message back to the Minister.