Mr. Gerry Cooney:

The Deputy mentioned earlier the closure of the Keltoi unit in the Phoenix Park. After that, we noticed an increasing number of inquiries post-detox in Cuan Dara. There was a time when people graduated from Cuan Dara to Keltoi in a seamless and effective way. Since the closure of Keltoi, we have notice a huge increase in requests for places in residential treatment for drug use in particular. That is what I referred to.

There are complex cases involving people who tend to be younger and more chaotic. There may be a number of mental health as well as addiction issues. They are more challenging but at the same time we are eager to respond where we can. Ms Bryans touched on the huge demand for few places.