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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna — Questions Oral Answers - Drug Problem Responsibility

Responsibility for the Drug Problem

Summary

Dr. Byrne proposed transferring drug policy responsibility to Justice; the Taoiseach said no change to the existing roles of Health and Justice was contemplated.

asked the Taoiseach if, in view of the increasing incidence of illicit drug taking in this country, he will transfer responsibility for the drug problem from the Department of Health to the Department of Justice, as this is the case in other European countries.

Comment on this

No change in the existing responsibilities of the Departments of Health and Justice in regard to drug abuse is at present contemplated.

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