[Irish Independent] , Brennan, Michael Drugs strategy under fire over Elton's cash gift. (11 Sep 2009)
URL: http://www.independent.ie/national-news/drugs-stra...
The Government has come under fire for accepting €750,000 from pop star Elton John's foundation for a needle exchange project for drug addicts.
The controversy overshadowed the launch of the new National Drugs Strategy for the next six years, which contained a range of new promises and measures.
Junior Minister for Drugs Strategy John Curran announced that Elton John's AIDS Foundation would be providing the funding for an HSE project to roll out needle exchanges for heroin addicts in 65 locations.
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| Item Type: | News |
| Source: | Irish Independent |
| Date: | 11 September 2009 |
| Subjects: | VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland M Social sciences, economics, law and crime > Financial management > funding M Social sciences, economics, law and crime > Policy > Policy on AOD |
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