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Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (5 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: At the outset, I wish to express my condolences to the family of Kevin Doyle on their great loss and to again send my good wishes to John Grey and his family. I hope that he makes a full recovery. Since I became Minister of State with responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy, I have repeatedly warned — both in this House and elsewhere — of the dangers of illegal drug use. In that...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (5 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: I am aware of the dangers that crack cocaine use can pose in terms of the potential harm to individuals, families and communities. I am also aware of the risk that crack cocaine could potentially spread to increasing numbers of cities and towns here. However, I am informed by the Garda authorities that, while there has been an increase in the number of seizures of crack cocaine over the past...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (5 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: When they were first established, the fourteen Local Drugs Task Forces (LDTFs) were charged with assessing the nature and extent of the illicit drug problems in their areas of operation and with developing action plans for a co-ordinated response to those problems. Following extensive consultation, such plans were produced for all LDTF areas. Specific projects to deliver on the priorities...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (5 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: A total of nearly €20m was allocated to the 14 Local Drugs Task Forces (LDTFs) this year through my Department. This includes allocations under the Emerging Needs Fund and a sum for cross-Task Force initiatives. The allocations were as follows: Local Drugs Task Force Area 2007 Allocation Ballyfermot 1,518,995 Ballymun 1,125,743 Blanchardstown 1,047,347 Bray 1,646,273 Canal...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (5 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: Further to Parliamentary Question No. 351 of 9 October, I set out below a table showing the number and value of projects submitted, and the number and value of projects approved, in respect of each of the 18 areas covered by the Young People's Facilities and Services Fund. The selection criteria used in reaching these decisions are also attached. Furthermore, the Deputy should note that the...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (5 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: The majority of current expenditure allocated to community based groups through my Department for drugs initiatives is channelled through the Local and Regional Drugs Task Forces and the Young People's Facilities and Services Fund. The combined current expenditure under these headings this year will exceed €40m, a substantial increase on the amount spent in 2006. A further €8m is being...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (5 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 111 on 1st November 2007 in relation to this matter.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: I wish to share time with the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Jimmy Devins, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Michael Ahern, and Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy John McGuinness. It was interesting to hear Deputy Varadkar refer to the role of the medical profession...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: I would be very interested to hear the Deputy's proposals.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: In respect of the area for which I am responsible, I welcome the €12.5 million increase in funding for drugs programmes in 2008, which the Minister for Finance announced in yesterday's budget. This increase of more than 25% constitutes a major funding boost for drugs programmes next year and builds on increases in funding secured for these programmes in the past three years. It reaffirms...

Schools Building Projects. (6 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: I am replying to this motion on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science. I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline to the House the Government's strategy for capital investment in education projects and to outline the current position on St. Joseph's national school, Rathwire, Killucan, County Westmeath. Modernising facilities in...

Schools Building Projects. (6 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Mary Hanafin. The Minister thanks the Deputy for raising the matter as it affords her an opportunity to outline to the House the Government's strategy for capital investment in education projects and the position regarding the application for an extension to Dromclough national school, Listowel,...

Planning Legislation. (6 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: I thank Deputy Ó Caoláin for raising the issues of democracy, accountability and participation in the planning process. One of the main goals set for the coming years by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, on whose behalf I am taking this adjournment matter, is to maximise public participation in the planning process, from the forward planning...

Fisheries Protection. (6 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: I thank Deputy McHugh for raising the matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Eamon Ryan. By way of background, the Minister would like to advise the House that in May 2007 approval was given by the North-South Ministerial Council for the introduction of a suite of five regulations to be administered by the Loughs Agency of...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (11 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 560 and 561 together. The degree to which the misuse of drugs, including heroin, is worsening in Limerick City is difficult to gauge. I am aware that the number of new entrants seeking treatment for opiate use in the mid-western region has increased from 16 who presented in 2001 to 24 presenting in 2005. This type of secondary indicator, while obviously...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (11 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: The Expenditure Review of the Local Drugs Task Forces (LDTFs) was completed late 2006 and published on my Department's website in January 2007. The Review found that: the LDTF Programme has been effective and highly relevant to the implementation of the National Drugs Strategy; extensive measures have been implemented to address the drug problem at a local level; and there are indications of...

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (11 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: The Funding Scheme to Support the Role of National Organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector was advertised on 11 May, 2007 and the closing date for receipt of applications was 22 June, 2007. The organisation referred to by the Deputy made no application for funding under this Scheme.

Seanad: Integration Policy: Statements (Resumed) (13 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: I thank Members for their interesting comments on the future direction of immigration policy. In the short time I have been in the Chamber I observed great unity among Members in support of the approach we are adopting. That many Members have much to contribute indicates the complexity of the issue of immigration. I reiterate that we have an unique opportunity in Ireland to get it right in...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (18 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: The following table outlines the expected 2007 expenditure under the Drugs Initiative/ Young People's Facilities and Services Fund. 2007 Expected ExpenditureDrugs Initiative/ Young People's Facilities and Services Fund Current Capital €m €m Drugs Initiative (Drugs Task Forces) 27.3 1.0 Young Peoples Facilities and Services Fund 13.1 7.0 Other (NACD, NDST, HRB, etc) 2.9 0 Total...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (18 Dec 2007)

Pat Carey: One of the organisations referred to by the Deputy had an unsuccessful application under the Funding Scheme to support National Organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector. 64 organisations were awarded funding under this Scheme. This organisation has been notified directly of the reason they were not successful on this occasion. It is open to the organisation to appeal the decision.