Local Drug Task Forces were established in 1997 as part of the recommendations of the First Report of the Ministerial Task Force on Measures to Reduce the Demand for Drugs (Oct 1996). The report recommended the creation of eleven Local Drugs Task Forces to integrate policy and practice in those areas identified as having a high prevalence of problem drug use.

Since 1997 Task Forces have sought to address “the need for improved coordination in service provision and to utilize the knowledge and experience of local communities in designing and delivering those services”. (RHSR, 2017-2025) Task Forces have also “supported the development and expansion of integrated and accessible community-based services. This has resulted in greater access at local level to harm reduction initiatives, such as methadone and needle exchange and other wrap-around service and supports, such as advice and information, family support, childcare, and holistic therapies” (RHSR, 2017 -2025).

Our vision is of a community where all are working together with belief and confidence to resolve drug issues in a positive manner.

The mission of Finglas / Cabra Local Drug Task Force: To build and maintain an inclusive Task Force that leads a coordinated local drug strategy in the Finglas and Cabra areas.