71 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the results of a pilot programme run by the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children showing that children as young as 12 have been treated for problems relating to cannabis abuse, some as young as 14 for heroin, while others between 15 and 18 for ecstasy and cocaine problems; his views on whether programmes such as this can help identify the causes and cures for drug use among young persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36926/05]

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71 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the results of a pilot programme run by the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children showing that children as young as 12 have been treated for problems relating to cannabis abuse, some as young as 14 for heroin, while others between 15 and 18 for ecstasy and cocaine problems; his views on whether programmes such as this can help identify the causes and cures for drug use among young persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36926/05]

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