I have repeatedly called on Dublin City Council to make improvements and repairs to Blackhorse Avenue. I again recently asked DCC to advise when the poor condition of the surface of the upper end of Blackhorse Avenue willl be addressed and the “sharks teeth” on the ramps renewed. In response to my representations Dublin City Council has advised that the issue of the sharks teeth shall be dealt with by the Traffic Division when the cold spell lifts and the section of Blackhorse Ave in disrepair shall be considered for the 2013 Works Programme. I have asked the Roads department to prioritise these repairs and as soon as I have any further updates I will let you know. Mary

New National Drugs Strategy
Minister for Drugs Jennifer Murnane O’Connor recently updated me in Seanad Eireann on the new national drugs strategy. Her new strategy is designed to respond to the significant changes in drug-use patterns in Ireland and to ensure equitable access to services across the country. The draft strategy proposes five strategic



