Minister announces funding for drug and inclusion services

Drugs Strategy Minister, Hildegarde Naughton, said: “The funding recognises the important role of community and voluntary groups in providing drugs and inclusion health services, and acknowledges the increased costs of providing these essential services.” File picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Drugs Strategy Minister, Hildegarde Naughton, has announced €3.5 million in funding to maintain existing drug and inclusion services across all health regions.

The allocation breaks down to between €330,000 and €445,000 per Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO).