Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 October 2012
288. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Health if he will update Dáil Éireann on the support he will provide in 2013 to an organisation (details supplied); if he will advise Dáil Éireann on his Department's commitment to supporting young parents who are overcoming addiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45086/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra292. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there are no cuts to the Coolmine Therapeutic Community. [45216/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra293. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to a project to employ specialist staff (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if this request will be given urgent consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45219/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 288, 292 and 293 together.
In line with the National Drugs Strategy, the Government is committed to continuing support for initiatives to tackle the drug problem, including programmes to help young parents overcome addiction. Coolmine Therapeutic Community (CTC) receives funding from my Department and the HSE to provide a range of services, including a specific residential programme targeting women, many of whom are mothers.
CTC has recently submitted an application to my Department under the National Lottery Fund Programme for additional funding for two full time creche workers for the women's residential centre. This application is currently under consideration.
Funding in relation to 2013 for community drugs initiatives, such as CTC, will be determined in the context of the estimates process, taking into account the need to protect front line service provision.
