Thomas P. Broughan
Question:282. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans to publish the new national drugs strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18495/17]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 April 2017
282. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans to publish the new national drugs strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18495/17]
View answerGovernment is committed to putting a new National Drugs Strategy in place from 2017 onwards, when the current policy expires. A Steering Committee with an independent chair has been established to advise me on the development of the new National Drugs Strategy.
I understand that the Steering Committee is continuing with its deliberations with a view to presenting its final report to me in April. I hope to bring my proposals on the new strategy to Government thereafter. Once approved by Government, it will then be published by the Department of Health.