Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The co-ordinator of the Finglas and Cabra local drugs and alcohol task force, Mr. John Bennett, who did an enormous amount of work, passed away recently. A temporary co-ordinator has been put in place until the vacancy is filled.

Due to the HSE embargo on recruitment, and budget restraints, the task force is unable to fill the position. This position needs to be filled as a matter of urgency because of the serious drug and alcohol problems that need to be addressed in the community. When will the embargo be lifted? This embargo is putting a huge strain on the vital services the task force provides. This needs to be urgently addressed. It is not even an extra cost. It is just a replacement.

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