Drugs Task Forces.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2005

Tuesday, 22 February 2005

Questions (275)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

276 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he expects to assist those in the fight against drugs throughout 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6012/05]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Mr. N. Ahern)

My Department has responsibility for the work of the 14 local drugs task forces, the ten regional drugs task forces and the young people's facilities and services fund. Funding of €31.5 million is available in my Department to support and develop drugs projects through these programmes in 2005.

In addition, approximately €20 million in funding is being provided on an annual basis to mainstreamed LDTF and YPFSF drugs projects through other Departments and agencies.