Drug Treatment Programmes Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2016

Thursday, 1 December 2016

Questions (255)

Mick Barry

Question:

255. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Health if his Department will intervene to ensure the survival of the Kilbarrack coast community programme, which is a highly regarded drug rehabilitation project facing eviction from its current premises, thus jeopardising its future functioning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38251/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

With effect from 1 January 2014, operational and financial responsibility for the Kilbarrack Coast Community Programme was transferred to the HSE. In the circumstances, I have referred this matter to the HSE for direct reply.