Drug and Alcohol Task Forces

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Questions (1577)

Robert Troy

Question:

1577. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if there is a funding stream that is available to an organisation (details supplied); and his plans to support services such as this. [29022/17]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Local or Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Forces are responsible for allocating money for suitable projects, based on locally identified needs and priorities. Applications for funding for organisations should be made directly to the appropriate Drug and Alcohol Task Force. Contact details for Drug and Alcohol Task Forces are available at

http://health.gov.ie/healthy-ireland/national-drugs-strategy/local-and-regional-drugs-task-forces/.