National Drugs Strategy Budget

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2013

Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Questions (419)

Luke 'Ming' Flanagan

Question:

419. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to parliamentary Question No. 388 of 15 October 2013, if the figure of €241 million provided in the answer includes the €5.7 million given in parliamentary Question No. 259 of 15 October 2013, as the cost of funding the Garda national drugs unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44757/13]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I understand that the financial details supplied by my colleague the Minister for Health in Question No 388 on 15 October 2013 took account of information provided by the Garda authorities. However, if the Deputy wishes to obtain specific information in relation to the sum of €241 million I would suggest that he should consult with the Minister for Health who was, of course, responsible for its compilation.