Mid West Regional Drugs Task Force
The Mid West Regional Drugs Task Force (MWRDTF) was established under the National Drugs Strategy 2001 – 2008 to research, develop, implement and monitor a co-ordinated response to illicit drug use at regional level, based on evidence of what is effective.
The Task Force is responsible for ensuring the development of a co-ordinated response to tackling drugs problems in counties Clare, Limerick, North Tipperary and Limerick City.
The Terms of Reference/ Role of the Task Force is:
To ensure the development of a co-ordinated and integrated response to illicit drug use
To create and maintain an up-to-date database on the nature and extent of illicit drug use in the region and provide information on drug related services and resources in the region
To identify and address gaps in service provision, having regard for evidence available on the extent and specific location of illicit drug use in the region
To prepare an action plan to respond to regional drug issues for assessment and ultimately funding by the National Drugs Strategy Team (NDST)
To develop regionally relevant policy proposals in consultation with the NDST
To provide information and regular reports to the NDST
