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- Security of the Elderly. (18 Feb 2010)
John Curran: Before the end of the month.
- Hospital Accommodation. (18 Feb 2010)
John Curran: I am replying to this matter on the Adjournment on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney. I thank Deputy Ring for raising this issue which provides me with an opportunity to update the House on this matter. The Government is committed to supporting people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible....
- Controlled Drugs Sales. (18 Feb 2010)
John Curran: I propose taking Questions Nos. 2 and 5 together. I have voiced my concerns about the activities of head shops and substances represented as "legal highs" sold in these outlets on numerous occasions since my appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for the national drugs strategy. My concerns about these substances centre on the potential health hazards arising from the use of...
- Controlled Drugs Sales. (18 Feb 2010)
John Curran: I thank the Deputy for his comments, but I would like to clarify a few points. He mentioned my colleague, Deputy McDaid. I take a completely different view to Deputy McDaid on the issue. I am concerned at the proliferation of these shops and the threat they pose, due to the sale of the individual substances and the health risk involved, but also due to the fact that they could be a gateway...
- Controlled Drugs Sales. (18 Feb 2010)
John Curran: Yes. To ban a substance, it must first be clearly identified and shown to have a negative and detrimental effect on health. A process must be completed to ensure the legislation is robust. Shortly before Christmas a range of products was added to the list of banned substances in the United Kingdom. While I am not familiar with the technical names, some designer cathinones such as...
- Controlled Drugs Sales. (18 Feb 2010)
John Curran: Deputy Wall makes a good suggestion on providing information on websites. I will ask officials in the relevant Department to take action in this regard. I am not sure whether legislation will be necessary or if the measures can be taken by ministerial order and statutory instrument under existing legislation. It is intended to add this range of substances to the Schedule of the Misuse of...
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (16 Feb 2010)
John Curran: I assume this question relates to the community development project located in the centre to which the Deputy refers. As I outlined previously to the House, my Department has seen the need to re-design its community development/social inclusion programmes, particularly the Local Development Social Inclusion (LDSIP) and Community Development Programmes (CDP), drawing on good international...
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (16 Feb 2010)
John Curran: The budget allocation for each of the years in question for drugs initiatives supported by my Department is as follows: 2008 â¬64.332m 2009 â¬40.611m 2010 â¬36.182m The reduced allocation in 2009 reflects the fact with effect from 1st January that year, responsibility and funding for the Young Peoples Facilities and Services Fund transferred to the Office of the Minister for Children...
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (16 Feb 2010)
John Curran: In July 1997, Mr Chris Flood, T.D., was appointed Minister of State at the Department of Tourism and Trade with special responsibility for Local Development. He was also given responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy Team.
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (16 Feb 2010)
John Curran: The Office of the Minister for Drugs (OMD) was established under the National Drugs Strategy 2009-2016 to facilitate greater cohesion in policy-making and service delivery. All financial matters are now overseen by the OMD which includes the allocation of annual budgets to the Drugs Task Forces and associated payments. The OMD formally approved funding to the Drugs Task Forces in regard to...
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (16 Feb 2010)
John Curran: As I outlined previously to the House, my Department has seen the need to re-design its community development/social inclusion programmes, particularly the Local Development Social Inclusion (LDSIP) and Community Development Programmes (CDP), drawing on good international practice and to support the ongoing evaluation of the programmes. Both programmes had a community development element and...
- Written Answers — Clár Forbartha Áitiúil: Clár Forbartha Áitiúil (10 Feb 2010)
John Curran: Mar a dúirt mé cheana sa Teach seo, chonaic mo Roinnse go raibh gá a cláir forbartha pobail/cuimisú sóisialta a athdhearadh, go háirithe an Clár Forbartha Ãitiúil um Chuimsiú Sóisialta (LDSIP) agus na Cláir Forbartha Pobail (CDP), bunaithe ar dhea-chleachtas idirnáisiúnta agus chun tacú le measúnú leanúnach na gclár. Bhain gné forbartha pobail leis an dá chlár agus...
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (10 Feb 2010)
John Curran: As the Deputy is aware, there are 14 Local and 10 Regional Drugs Task Forces. The Task Force co-ordinators are employed by the HSE and a work programme is agreed with the Task Force Chairperson on behalf of the particular Task Force. I have arranged to send the names of the co-ordinators directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (10 Feb 2010)
John Curran: As I outlined previously to the House, my Department has seen the need to re-design its community development/social inclusion programmes, particularly the Local Development Social Inclusion (LDSIP) and Community Development Programmes (CDP), drawing on good international practice and to support the ongoing evaluation of the programmes. Both programmes had a community development element and...
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (9 Feb 2010)
John Curran: Expenditure on various aspects of the National Drugs Strategy in 2009, across a range of Departments and agencies, was in the region of â¬275m. All of the organisations involved are committed to the implementation of the Strategy and, in this context, my Department will be monitoring the overall implementation of the Strategy through progress on individual actions. Departments and agencies...
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (9 Feb 2010)
John Curran: As the Deputy will be aware, the Dial-to-Stop Drug Dealing Campaign ran across 15 Local and Regional Drugs Task Forces areas, including Tallaght, in 2008 and 2009. At the end of 2009, nearly 5,770 calls were made to the confidential phone number, generating almost 1,600 reports to GardaÃ. Due to the success of the campaign, I have again made funding available in 2010 to keep the phone line...
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (4 Feb 2010)
John Curran: As I outlined previously to the House, my Department has seen the need to redesign its community development/social inclusion programmes, particularly the Local Development Social Inclusion (LDSIP) and Community Development Programmes (CDP), drawing on good international practice and to support the ongoing evaluation of the programmes. Both programmes had a community development element and...
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (4 Feb 2010)
John Curran: I propose to take Questions Nos 240 to 243, inclusive, together. As I outlined previously to the House, my Department has seen the need to re-design its community development/social inclusion programmes, particularly the Local Development Social Inclusion (LDSIP) and Community Development Programmes (CDP), drawing on good international practice and to support the ongoing evaluation of the...
- Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (3 Feb 2010)
John Curran: I am informed by the Garda authorities that following selection by the Public Appointments Service each applicant must undergo a Physical Competency Test, a Medical Examination and also Character Vetting. Applicants successful at all three stages will remain on a panel and are available to be offered positions as Garda Trainees in a future intake. While the moratorium on recruitment and...
- Gangland Crime: Motion (2 Feb 2010)
John Curran: I welcome the opportunity to address the House this evening. I will focus on the drug related matters raised during this debate. The Government remains resolutely committed to tackling the drugs issue. Problem drug use continues to be one of the most significant challenges facing us. It has the potential to devastate the lives of the individuals involved, as well as those of their...