Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 104: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of local drugs task forces in the city of Dublin; the location of same; the support provided to each in 2005 and 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26787/07]

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Twelve of the fourteen Local Drugs Task Forces are located in Dublin. The LDTF areas benefit from annual current funding under the Drugs Task Force process and the Emerging Needs Fund. Capital funding is available under the Premises Initiative Fund which addresses the accommodation needs of community based drugs projects. Details of the expenditure under these headings in 2005 and 2006 are attached.

Meanwhile, LDTF areas also benefit from expenditure under the Young People's Facilities and Services Fund (YPFSF) which provides facilities, programmes and activities for the most "at risk" young people (10-21yrs), with the aim of diverting them from the dangers of drug misuse. Combined current and capital funding under the YPFSF in Dublin LDTF areas in 2005 and 2006 amounted, in addition to €10.9m and €10.2m respectively.