Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2016
499. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will provide additional funding to reinstate full-time hours for the safety of estate management workers in areas (details supplied); if he will provide assurances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30739/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn line with the National Drugs Strategy, the Government is committed to continuing support for initiatives to tackle the drug problem. Drug and Alcohol Task Forces play a key role in assessing the extent and nature of the drug problem in their areas and coordinating action at local level, so that there is a targeted response to the problem of substance misuse in local communities.
The Department of Health will shortly be writing to Task Forces to invite them to submit their recommendations for funding of drugs initiatives in 2017. It is a matter for Task Forces to ensure that their budget is effectively deployed to address current priorities and locally identified needs, including in relation to the issue of community safety.
