Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The figure is misleading, as the budget has been transferred to the Health Service Executive. Funding for drug abuse and addiction services for the Department and the HSE has increased by more than €2 million this year. There will not be any cut in funding to the local drug task forces, while the provision for needle exchanges, detox beds and mental health services has increased. While funding for drug services has decreased in the Department's Vote, overall funding has increased by €2 million.