Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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334. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the growth of drug abuse in Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39612/17]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy may be aware, “Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery” - A health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017 – 2025 was launched by the Taoiseach on 17 July 2017. The Minister of State for Health Promotion and the National Drugs Strategy, Catherine Byrne T.D., has responsibility for the Government's health-led response outlined in the new strategy to addressing the harm caused by substance misuse in our society over the next eight years. One of the objectives under the strategy is concerned with supporting high quality monitoring, evaluation and research to ensure evidence-informed policies and practice.

I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the Deputy's question and I will further advise in this regard when the report is to hand.