National Drugs Strategy Implementation

Thursday, 8 February 2018

Questions (41)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Question:

41. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the most recent meeting of the standing implementation committee with regard to the national drugs strategy. [6285/18]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

“Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery – a health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland” was launched by An Taoiseach in July 2017. A National Oversight Committee (NOC), which I Chair, was established to give leadership and direction to support the implementation of the strategy. A Standing Sub-Committee (SSC) of the NOC has been set up to drive the implementation of the strategy and promote coordination between national, local and regional levels. The SSC will report to the NOC on progress in the implementation of its work programme. The SSC held its most recent meeting on January 9th when it discussed the committee arrangements, the annual work plan, high risk drug use and the governance and performance of drug and alcohol task forces. As the minutes of this meeting have not yet been agreed, it is not possible for me to share them with the Deputy at this time.

Question No. 42 answered with Question No. 14.