Kenny in call for initiative over drugs

Updated: 22:23, Saturday, 3 February 2007

The Fine Gael leader, Enda Kenny, has called for a major initiative to tackle the growing problem of drug and alcohol abuse among school children.

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Nine News: Charlie Bird, Chief News Correspondent, reports on comments made by Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny today
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Six One News: Charlie Bird, Chief News Correspondent, reports on comments made by Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny
Six One News: Charlie Bird, Chief News Correspondent, reports on comments made by Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny

Mr Kenny said schools who want to introduce random drug and alcohol testing, should be allowed to do so by the Department of Education and Science.

He told a young Fine Gael conference that given the unprecedented pressure on our young people, the time is now right to empower young people, parents and schools in the fight against drugs and alcohol.

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