Heroin-Related deaths a hugely worrying development

Heroin-Related deaths a hugely worrying development Sinn Féin Cllr Mick Nugent has stated that news that 2 people have died & seven lie seriously ill in hospital due to a suspected tainted batch of heroin is a hugely worrying development, Cllr Nugent said " New of two deaths & the hospitalisation of seven other people due to a suspected tainted batch of heroin is a hugely worrying development, this once again illustrates the threat drugs poses to our communities, there were a number of deaths a few years back in the Northside from suspected overdoses of heroin and following a number of seizures use of the drug appeared to be in decline though still available on the ground in a number of areas, these deaths show there is still a serious issue to be addressed and should focus minds in the relevant governmental departments that budgets for front line agencies who are dealing with the treatment of addicts & providing other essential services should not be cut any further, I would also call on the decision to remove the free-phone 'Dial to Stop Drug-Dealing' number be reviewed as this is hindering the Gardaí in their work in targeting drug dealers, the Gardaí themselves have acknowledged this, these tragic deaths should concentrate minds and the multi-agency approach that is in place to deal with drug abuse re-enforced and supported". Cllr Mick Nugent 087=6755793