550 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to allegations of open drug dealing at local neighbourhood centres at Neilstown and Rowlagh, County Dublin (details supplied); the steps he intends to take to ensure this illegal activity is ended; if closed circuit television will be provided as one of those measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11381/02]

I assure the Deputy that the Garda Commissioner and I are committed to tackling the supply of illicit drugs. As the Deputy is aware, the Government views the tackling of the drug problem as a high priority. The policies I have implemented since I became Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform have resulted in a major crackdown on drug trafficking and organised crime generally.