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[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 1 - Taoiseach's meetings and engagements [Drug cartels]. (27 Sep 2023)

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Deputy Seán Haughey: …Was there any discussion at the summit regarding the drugs cartels in South America and the illegal drugs trade to Europe? As we know, this is very much in the news today in Ireland.

Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú: …We all know the issue in respect of Latin America. It is a serious part of the drugs supply chain. Dealing with both the supply and demand end of drugs is very difficult. We know about harm reduction and it is hoped the citizens' assembly will come up something more novel than what we have operated. We saw a vital drugs haul operation that was carried out by the joint Garda and Naval Service task force, despite all the capacity difficulties they have. That is something that really needs to be addressed. The Army ranger wing was involved in what was an audacious operation. We would like to see more of that; the more the merrier. I do not think anyone would have a complaint about that. Drugs cause an absolute issue in our communities and across the board. I am interested in what conversations happened regarding that issue.

Item Type
Dail Debates
Publication Type
Irish-related
Drug Type
Substances (not alcohol/tobacco)
Intervention Type
Crime prevention
Date
27 September 2023
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