Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2025
689. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that alcohol is included and made a priority in the new national drugs strategy; if she will arrange to meet a coalition group that made contact with her office (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35307/25]
View answerThe Department of Health is developing a successor national drugs strategy. In line with the existing strategy, the successor strategy will address cross sectoral issues including the provision of treatment services for problematic drug and alcohol use & the development of initiatives to prevent drug and alcohol use.
I met with Alcohol Action Ireland on the 9th April to discuss public health alcohol policy and alcohol treatment services. Alcohol Action Ireland is a lead agency in the coalition group referred to by the deputy. I am happy to continue to engage with advocacy groups on alcohol.
