Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I was honoured to be invited by Gwen McKenna, on behalf of the Family Addiction Support Network, to launch the report, Crossing the Threshold - A facilitator's guide to running developmental and support groups. I understand the Department of Health agreed base funding of €152,000 for the FASN in 2020, delivered in four instalments of €38,000. Funding of €3,000 was also provided for a virtual annual conference, which took place earlier this year. In addition to the base funding of €152,000, the Department provides agreed funding for a drug-related intimidation officer of €52,000 per year for three years, commencing in 2020. Due to delays in filling the post in 2020, only €10,000 was drawn down by the FASN.

I thank the Deputy for his question and I look forward to working with him. I enjoyed my visit to Dundalk. In the time of Covid, we do not get out enough, so I was delighted to be able to see at first hand the work being done there.

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