HSE Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2013

Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Ceisteanna (481, 563)

Jonathan O'Brien

Ceist:

481. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the funding for Cork local drugs task force has been cut by €453,148, 23%, since 2008, which has seriously impacted the organisation's capacity to deliver drug and alcohol services; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that further reductions will lead to many services ceasing to operate; if he will commit to ensuring their funding is maintained at current levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44126/13]

Billy Kelleher

Ceist:

563. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if funding for the Cork Local Drugs Task Force will be reduced in 2014; the amount by which it will be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44603/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 481 and 563 together.

No decisions have been taken yet in relation to the allocations to Drugs Task Forces for 2014. The matter is currently under consideration. It is anticipated that Drugs Task Forces will be informed of their allocations later in the year.