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Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Photo of Cian O'CallaghanCian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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1749. To ask the Minister for Health if it will be ensured that a service and a project (details supplied) will remain open; if these services will be provided with the necessary funding and resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1587/22]

Photo of Frank FeighanFrank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Community drug projects in Tallaght – Jobstown Assisting Drug Dependency (Jadd) and Community Action Response Programme (Carp) – are continuing to provide services, including crack cocaine services. HSE addiction services fund both projects under section 39 service level agreements, with a total allocation for community drug projects in Tallaght of €2m per annum. Jadd receives annual funding of €364,000, including an additional €70,000 since August 2021 to support clients attending HSE methadone treatment services. Carp receives annual funding of €170,000, including an additional €20,000 since quarter 4 of 2021 to provide services for women who use crack cocaine.

The projects in Tallaght are eligible to benefit from the €240,000 that has been allocated to Community Healthcare Dublin South West and Kildare as part of a new €2m fund to enhance community-based drug and alcohol services, as well as a new HSE-led initiative for communities affected by cocaine and crack cocaine.

Further information on the services is available here: 

II am a strong supporter of community services as they are accessible, flexible and responsive to local needs, and welcome assurances that both Jadd and Carp are continuing to provide vital services and supports for people in Tallaght.  

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