Terence Flanagan
Question:5. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Taoiseach his views on making a junior Minister responsible for drugs, considering the seriousness of the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38954/14]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2014
5. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Taoiseach his views on making a junior Minister responsible for drugs, considering the seriousness of the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38954/14]
View answerThe Minister for Health has responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy. This role includes chairing the Oversight Forum on Drugs, which is responsible for the high-level monitoring of progress being achieved under the Strategy. Any questions on progress with the Strategy and related issues are a matter for the Minister.