Local Drugs Task Forces

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Questions (681)

Seán Kenny

Question:

681. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Health when he will be in a position to appoint a coordinator for the Dublin north east drugs task force. [7011/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Deputy will be aware that Drugs Task Force coordinators are, in the main, employed by the HSE and the position is therefore subject to the recruitment moratorium. I understand that the HSE recently sought expressions of interest from staff for the position but no applications were received. Other potential avenues are now being explored by the HSE with a view to filling the vacancy as soon as possible.