Dáil Éireann - Volume 251 - 09 February, 1971

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Drug Abuse.

Mr. Kavanagh Mr. Kavanagh Dr. O'Connell Dr. O'Connell

7. Dr. O'Connell and Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Health when the report of the working party on drug abuse will be made available.

Mr. Childers Mr. Childers

Mr. Childers: I understand that the Working Party on Drug Abuse have completed their deliberations and I expect to receive their report later this month.

Dr. O'Connell Dr. O'Connell

Dr. O'Connell: How long after he will receive the report will the Minister make it public?

Mr. Childers Mr. Childers

Mr. Childers: I cannot say that. Up to now we have given full particulars of all recommendations issued by this committee. We in the Department will have to consider the recommendations, which, as the Deputy knows, relate to education on drugs.

Dr. O'Connell Dr. O'Connell

Dr. O'Connell: They are important recommendations and the public should be told about them as soon as possible.

Mr. Childers Mr. Childers

Mr. Childers: The House will be given full reports on them.

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