Minister urged to increase funding for Cavan Drug and Alcohol Service

The funding model of drug and alcohol services has been described as "fundamentally flawed" with local services likely to have to close the Minister responsible has been warned.

The CDA in Cavan has warned it needs an increase in funding in order to continue providing its services.

TD Brendan Smith told the Dáil last night that the funding provided has been static for more than eight years, with costs increasing but its funding not increasing to match.

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He warned Minister of State for the National Drug Strategy Frank Feighan that this is not sustainable and services are under threat.

However, Minister Feighan said the need for funding can't be examined until the 2021 budget is being drawn up.

Tim Murphy from the CDA told Northern Sound News this month that the organisation has noticed an increase in the use of crack cocaine in Cavan.