Community drug projects welcome Government funding of €1.9m for addiction treatment services

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 'This funding represents another practical step in our efforts to strengthen the health-led response to drug use by enhancing access and delivery of drug services in the community, in line with the national drugs strategy.'

Community drug projects have welcomed Government funding of almost €1.9m over a three-year period to assist in the “essential life-saving” work carried out by local organisations.

The monies will be allocated across six health regions and are focused on increasing drug treatment in local areas.