Dominic Hannigan
Ceist:437. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health the plans he has for drug and alcohol addiction services in counties Louth and Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40328/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 25 September 2012
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Freagraí scríofa
The Government is committed to the objectives of the National Drugs Strategy and to continuing support for drug and alcohol addiction services across the country. Over €980,000 has been allocated from the Drugs Initiative of my Department this year to community drugs projects supported by the North East Regional Drugs Task Force. Details of the projects supported by the Task Force, including those based in Louth and Meath, are set out in the following table.
|
Project Name |
2012 Allocation |
|
North East Family Support Network |
5,000 |
|
Task Force Operational Budget |
168,090 |
|
Meath Community Drug & Alcohol Response |
126,500 |
|
Turas Aftercare Programme |
200,000 |
|
CDA Trust Ltd |
185,000 |
|
ISPCC Teen Focus Louth |
20,000 |
|
ISPCC Teen Focus Meath |
20,000 |
|
Louth/Meath Community Drug & Alcohol Team |
126,500 |
|
Turas Counselling Service Louth |
15,358 |
|
Ana Liffey Drug Project |
55,000 |
|
Tabor House |
20,000 |
|
Cocaine Initiative |
44,643 |
|
Total |
986,091 |
I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the drug and alcohol addiction services they provide in Louth and Meath.