Vol. 473 No. 4
150 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Health the assistance, if any, which has been provided from the national lottery to treat and rehabilitate drug addicts; and the further allocations, if any, which can be made in this regard. [1147/97]
Limerick East): The national lottery provides funding for a number of services in the health area including the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts. In 1996 for instance, a total of £561,000 was provided for these services through the health boards to complement funds from the Exchequer. It is hoped to maintain this level of lottery funding in the future. Grants paid directly by my Department from national lottery funds to voluntary organisations involved in treatment and rehabilitation are considered on the basis of individual applications. In 1996, a total of £112,500 was allocated to these organisations.
