Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 353: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason FÁS have not been successful in ensuring a representative of FÁS management in Ballyfermot is in attendance and can address issues at the Ballyfermot Drugs Taskforce on an ongoing basis as per the National Drugs Strategy.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19140/07]

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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While I understand that FÁS representatives are actively engaged with the National Drugs Strategy structures and are making a significant contribution to the on-going implementation of the Strategy, I am aware that particular difficulties have arisen with regard to attendance by FÁS representatives at the Ballyfermot Local Drugs Task Force (LDTF) meetings. However, steps are being taken by FÁS and the LDTF to resolve matters. I understand that, on the completion of internal restructuring, FÁS management will meet again with the LDTF Co-ordinator and Chairperson to set out the parameters of FÁS engagement going forward. In the interim, FÁS local personnel are available to deal with any queries that arise.

Generally, where any issues regarding the levels of attendance at Drugs Task Forces meetings arise, they are addressed, in the first instance, at Task Force level. A mechanism is also in place to refer matters to the National Drugs Strategy Team, where necessary.