Local Drugs Task Forces

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Questions (523)

Thomas Gould

Question:

523. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated to Drug and Alcohol Taskforces in 2024 by Taskforce, in tabular form. [46152/23]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The latest available information on funding allocated to drug and alcohol task forces is outlined in the attached table. Allocations for task forces for 2024 have not been finalised.

Recently Minister Naughton announced €3.5 million in annual funding to maintain existing level of drugs and inclusion health services provided by community and voluntary organisations. This funding may benefit projects under the remit of task forces.

gov.ie - Minister Naughton announces additional annual funding of €3.5 million for drugs and inclusion health services (www.gov.ie)

CHO table