John Gormley (Green Party)

candidate Dáil election

Dear John,

I thought you might be one of the few who might answer my question, but looking on this site I see there are not many answers from many of the politicians, so I will not hold my breath, as most politicians seem to avoid answering questions properly here.

Here we go so.

Why do politicians refuse to talk about or debate the drugs issue in any meaningful way?

It is a huge problem in Ireland, and prohibition has been proved not to work. The criminals are getting richer and the problems are getting worse.

But the politicians will not even debate or talk about the issues surrounding the drugs problems. Our prisons are full of drug users, and drink is causing much more serious problems in society.

I just cannot understand why the politicians are so allergic to discussing the drugs issues, can you please tell me why? Or give me some reason.

Best wishes for the future from John Adams CPPC candidate for Cork North Central

John

What is your opinion on people burning rubbish in their own backyards?

Dear John,

I am interested to hear the Green Party view on the aid budget. Also I am interested to hear will development education be kept on the agenda.

Finally I am also interested on your policy for migrants particulary around the issue of re-entry visa.

Kind Regards,

Are you committed -

1. to combat the crime of trafficking of persons into Ireland?
2. to change the system so that victims of the crime of trafficking are not perceived primarily as a problem of Immigration?
3. to ensure free legal advice is provided in a language understood by the victim?
4. to ensure social assistance is provided in the areas of housing, education, health, and counselling without requiring that the victim acts as a State witness in a criminal trial?
5. to have Ireland enact legislation that criminalises the purchase of sex, the demand for which fuesl sexual exploitation and increases human trafficking