2162. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the Government funding for community prison links workers for each year since its inception; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19565/25] 

Colm Burke, Minister of State at the Department of Health: The funding allocation provided by the Department of Health for Community Prison Links projects under the ambit of Drug and Alcohol Taskforces over the period of the National Drug Strategy 'Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery' 2017- 2025, is outlined in the below table.