Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 1 December 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Substance Misuse and its Impact on Communities: Discussion

Photo of Thomas GouldThomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Yes, Chair. As I said, I propose that the Minister of State come into the committee to deal with the changes in the mid-term review and the funding crisis that will happen in Tallaght in January. That has to be dealt with urgently. Mr. Hamilton commented on the increase in women's crack cocaine use. Is there funding needed for women-specific services? From my discussions with women in recovery, this is a huge area that is not being addressed. What is Mr. Hamilton's view on that?