Drug Treatment Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Questions (584)

John Brady

Question:

584. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the status of the position of youth drugs liaison officer in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31115/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Drug and alcohol task forces play a key role in assessing the extent and nature of the drug problem and in initiating appropriate responses, so that there is a coordinated approach involving all sectors to the problem of substance misuse in local communities.  

The Task Forces make recommendations to the Department each year and the Department accordingly allocates funding for community projects.  

The Department allocated €58,200 to the East Coast Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force in 2020. It is a matter for the Task Force to consider the post referred to by the Deputy.