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sites of drug violence and when streets are held to ransom by violence and lack of policing. The issue is compounded by drug-related intimidation, waiting lists, lack of mental health services and poor housing conditions. Each of these issues highlights the total failure of governments to adequately

treated like human beings. I represent communities where drugs have done untold damage, families are devastated, people are living in fear of drug-related intimidation and organised crime feeds on poverty and despair. I understand why some people ask how this will make things better where they live

visiting the community-based drug projects while also inviting groups into Leinster House for roundtable discussions to discuss how we can tackle drug-related intimidation and ensure better outcomes for those seeking rehabilitation, dual diagnosis and family support. I organised the first-ever recovery event in Leinster House

million was allocated to projects nationwide. Themes from the 2024 successful applicants included projects aimed at addressing antisocial behaviour, domestic violence, drug-related intimidation and social inclusion. I believe it was Deputy Fitzmaurice who mentioned that we need youth diversion programmes. One of the things I have noticed

justice, Deputy O'Callaghan, and the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor, recently launched a drive in respect of a drug-related intimidation and violence engagement project. That will have impact. The Garda workforce is also increasing

SAOL in Dublin’s north inner city. I have had round-table discussions with projects, academics and community representatives, including on drug-related intimidation. They feel abandoned by consecutive Governments. I refer in particular to services for women. Projects speak with one voice and seek an input into

budget 2025. We can see some themes emerging. Last year's successful applicants included projects aiming at addressing antisocial behaviour, domestic violence, drug-related intimidation, safety on public transport - a key concern for many people, social exclusion, youth programmes and prison post-release support. Many of those projects

parties and none in the House. This issue is widespread across the country. Every TD in the Dáil knows that drugs and drug intimidation are a scourge in every corner of the country, not just in cities and towns but in rural areas as well. I also welcome … future. I also agree with previous speakers' points about recreational drug taking. These people bear a heavy responsibility for drug-related crime and intimidation and they need to stand back and take a good look at themselves. The full prevention of drug crime intimidation and antisocial behaviour requires

Drug-related deaths and intimidation in areas like Finglas and Ballymun have been going on for years. Criminal gangs are targeting families over drug debts acquired by a member of the family or a close relative. The intimidation tactics include physical assaults, property damage and attacks

families trying to support their teenager to the grandparents having to step in and to the communities suffering with dealing and drug-related and violent intimidation. While each of these groups may have a different perspective, I think all would agree that the current war on drugs

watershed moment for which we finally as a State collectively agree to get in the face of those who are perpetuating violence, intimidation and terror in communities the length and breadth of Ireland. However, I do not understand why that very moment was not last year at Christmas … that the one good adult who may exist in their life can step forward and take that. There are far more areas relating to drug-related deaths, crime and intimidation. That we do not have an Act on the Statute Book by which a person can be prosecuted

been promised so much but is dealing with issues such as high poverty levels and a recent increase in drug-related and gang-related violence and intimidation. Today's Movember health report shows that men in areas of high levels of deprivation, such as Ballymun, are 150% more

building resilience to crime. These low-level players are often the drivers of drug debt intimidation. I have met parents in my area who have been forced to pay drug-related debts their children have accumulated. The debts that the children apparently owe these unscrupulous dealers are frequently

crime was raised with me by Limerick Chamber of Commerce. Like all decent citizens, I strongly condemn gangland criminality and, in particular, intimidation and threats using firearms and other lethal weapons. People have a right to live safely and feel safe in their homes and communities, and this … support public safety in Limerick. Operation Croí has been in place in Limerick city centre, targeting antisocial behaviour and associated offences, including drug-related and traffic-related offences. This Garda operation assists in targeting criminals and the sale and supply of drugs in Limerick city centre. Operation Feabhsaigh

safety in Limerick. Garda activities in Limerick include separate ongoing operations targeting money laundering activities by organised criminals involved in the drug trade, burglary, disrupting drug dealing networks and providing a daily proactive policing presence in areas affected by serious criminality in Limerick. The Garda Commissioner assigned … crime more broadly, including increasing to life in prison the maximum sentence for conspiracy to murder to tackle those who direct gangland and drug-related crime. We are enacting new laws that will criminalise the grooming of children into a life of crime. We have new laws