Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
1232. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown and timeline for the allocation of the additional €3.5 million announced in Budget 2023 to support front-line community addiction services. [28065/23]
View answerIn Budget 2023, €3.5m in recurring funding was provided to maintain existing level of service for community and voluntary providers of drugs and inclusion health services (see attached factsheet). Details and guidance on the administration of the €3.5 million are being finalised and I expect to make an announcement shortly.
This funding will be in addition to the inflation funding of €3.9m for drug and inclusion health projects recently announced. This once-off payment recognises the impact of inflation on the cost of delivering services for community and voluntary groups. Further information can be found at www.gov.ie/en/press-release/4fd65-health-ministers-announce-81m-in-once-off-funding-for-voluntary-and-community-providers/
In 2022, €2 million in recurring funding was allocated under the Community Services Enhancement Fund to enhance community-based drug and alcohol services, in conjunction with CHOs and drug and alcohol task forces.
I am committed to enhancing access to and delivery of community-based drug and inclusion health services, in line with the Sláintecare programme.
