Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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That does not explain why it is not happening. I ask the Minister of State to give attention to this. It is long overdue. I am also really concerned about the fact that while people talk the talk of recovery, the actual services that are being provided do not encourage recovery. They do not encourage progression through OST. It is clear from the figures that large numbers of people get stuck in methadone treatment. That is largely as a result of the over-medicalised approach and the lack of other supports such as education, counselling and so on. Why is it that so many people are stuck long term in OST and do not make progress or see a recovery? We know that is possible with the right supports.