On Saturday 17th December there was a great response from local people in Cabra to our appeal for non-perishables for Br Kevin’s Homeless Day Center. There was a steady flow of people turning-up all afternoon to donate all sorts of non-perishable goods at Mary’s office. By the end of the day there were crate loads of nappies, baby wipes and lots of other goodies as well as more than €1600 collected through the sale of raffle tickets with great prizes donated by local businesses. Br Kevin was delighted with the donation of money and goods and sends his thanks and best wishes to all who gave so generously.
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
