I propose to take Questions Nos. 715 and 722 together.
The local drugs task force premises initiative provides capital funding towards the cost of putting in place facilities, either through purchasing or leasing of premises, refurbishment of existing premises or the development of new buildings or sections thereof, for the provision of services to drug misusers in local areas. The premises initiative constitutes a €12.7 million programme covering the period 2001-04.
In the first instance, local drugs task forces submit applications to the national drugs strategy team for funding under the initiative and the team, in turn, submits recommendations to my Department for consideration. To date, no recommendation has been received by my Department on the funding of the project in question.