Drug Treatment Programmes Funding

Thursday, 17 October 2013

Questions (210)

Michael McGrath

Question:

210. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the serious funding pressures faced by Cork Local Drugs Task Force, that their budget has been reduced significantly since 2008 and if he will protect their budget in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44012/13]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

No decisions have been taken yet in relation to the allocations to Drugs Task Forces for 2014. The matter is currently under consideration. It is anticipated that Drugs Task Forces will be informed of their allocations later in the year.