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Drugs strategy Minister
visits Whiteoaks
01.04.08
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WHITEOAKS
Rehabilitation Centre in Muff played host over
Easter to Minister Pat Carey who heads up the
National Drugs Strategy.
Mr. Carey T.D., who several days later announced a
€2m national package to support the rehabilitation
of drug users, was accompanied on his visit by local
Senator Cecilia Keaveney.
“I'm delighted that Minister Pat Carey responded to
the request to come to Donegal and he was genuinely
very enthused by the very significant work being
done in Whiteoaks," said Senator Keaveney. |
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"The Minister took time
to get a guided tour of the Celtic Peace Garden as
well as having a substantive meeting with Fr. Neal
Carlin and his board."
She said the Minister was impressed by the work
being undertaken at the local alcohol and drugs
rehabilitation centre which, she hoped, would
translate into future financial support.
“There was an appreciation of the work that was
being undertaken and it is vital that this
understanding develops into an advancement |
of the future
aspirations of the centre," she added.
Minister Carey also made an informal visit to the
North West Alcohol Forum in Letterkenny to see first
hand the work of Maura Mills, Denis Bradley and
their team. He also met with members of the Regional
Drugs Taskforce.
“It is obvious that the Minister is very dedicated
to the brief of drug abuse as his use of Easter week
to visit these centres of excellence displays. This
local knowledge will feed in to the policy reviews
of Minister Carey.
"I know when I return to Dublin and specific issues
arise, the Minister will be very aware of our
projects here in the county. I am very hopeful that
following on from this first hand experience in
Donegal, the Minister will remember these projects
positively when they are seeking funding assistance
in the future," added Senator Keaveney.
On March 26, Minister Carey announced a €2m funding
package to support the development of rehabilitation
initiatives through Drugs Task Forces around the
country. |
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