4 days to go and for all the science its the canvass that makes the difference. The Glens, Home Farm and East Wall all get a visit today. There is a myth out there that people in general have had enough of politics yet my experience over the last the last 4 weeks is that this is far from true. That is not to say there is no frustration, but it is really encouraging to find most people willing to engage and debate the issues. Whatever the outcome next Saturday, it bodes well for Ireland’s future. All the best, 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



