Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 118: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if there is a funding initiative in his Department to support the production of a community based drugs awareness film. [30401/07]

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Responsibility for the National Drugs Awareness Campaign lies with the Health Promotion Unit of the Health Services Executive. In consultation with various parties, that Unit is currently developing a new awareness campaign which will begin its roll out early next year. This campaign may combine local elements within the broader message.

No specific funding is available from my Department to support the production of a community based drugs awareness film and, broadly speaking I would favour a coherent approach involving an overall message through the Health Promotion Unit. Having said that, it is open to community groups to approach the relevant Local or Regional Drugs Task Force for their area in regard to any proposals they have.