National Drugs Strategy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 February 2019

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

Ceisteanna (423)

John Curran

Ceist:

423. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Health the dates on which and the attendees of the national oversight committee established to drive the implementation of reducing harm, supporting recovery; the frequency with which the committee has met; if it has made recommendations or published progress reports regarding the implementation of the national drug and alcohol strategy since its publication in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9645/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The National Oversight Committee (NOC) for the implementation of ‘Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery - a health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017 – 2025’ met on the following dates: 29/09/2017,19/01/2018, 18/05/2018, 14/09/2018 and 18/01/2019. A list of membership of the committee is attached.

A Progress Report for 2018 was developed by the lead agencies involved in the strategy and was discussed at the 18 January 2019 NOC meeting. This report will be published on the Department of Health's website in the coming weeks. The progress report will be reviewed by the Standing Sub-Committee in a structured manner over the course of its meetings in 2019.

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