Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 17 October 2024

Committee on Drugs Use

A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed)

9:30 am

Photo of Mary FitzpatrickMary Fitzpatrick (Fianna Fail)
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I think it is inherent and a consequence of our attitude towards drugs. There is no fundamental, comprehensive commitment to having a health-led approach. This is probably the reason the situation is as it is. The issue was raised of real and strategic investment in the human resources needed to properly respond to, address and care for addiction.