Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 February 2003

National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008: Statements.

 

I welcome the young people's facilities and services fund. I am aware of a sports club in my area which obtained funding under the scheme which is being matched with funding from another Department in order to provide the facilities needed. I welcome the fact that it is able to provide dressingroom facilities in a county council park. Funding for sports facilities is provided on a very piecemeal basis. There needs to be an overall strategy in this regard. Whoever decides to apply for funding for sports facilities is the one who obtains it but it is not done in a strategic way. There should be an overall strategy in regard to sports and community facilities, while at the same time implementing the drugs strategy.

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