Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Okay. I obviously did not do my homework.

I will turn to the Comptroller and Auditor General's report. I am not being critical in any way. I am being genuine because I have an interest in the area. In terms of the amber recommendations - there is only one red one, which is positive - which are only partially implemented, most are in the education area. Many concern the provision of resources for addiction centres and residential beds. If we look at the past number of years, we have been through a really tough time economically and have not seen a significant increase in the number of treatment centres. We have seen a bit of an increase in terms of residential beds mainly from the private sector. One issue I keep raising is the adolescent scene; we only have four residential beds for adolescents in the State. Could Mr. Breslin give us a brief comment on where we are in terms of the education recommendations? Are we confident that any of the amber recommendations will turn to green in the next 12, 24 or 36 months? What partnership is there with the HSE on treatment and addiction centres?