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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I join the Deputy in commending the vital work the task force does. As the Deputy will be aware, there is increased investment in drug and alcohol programmes and support services. We need to go a lot further but we are increasing the services year on year. If the Deputy does not mind, I will revert to him regarding that particular post. My hope, especially as regards a replacement post...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023)

Éamon Ó Cuív: ...that a lot more people have GP cards now than was the case previously. I also recognise that with the abolition of hospital charges, the increase in the GP card threshold and the lowering of the drug refund threshold, the Minister has narrowed the financial difference for those who do not have a card. However, there is a major problem at the moment that I keep coming across which is that...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023)

Dessie Ellis: 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...