Lynn Ruane (Independent)
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On that point, I know you are not here from the HSE. I am not sure who can answer this. It is about paraphernalia such as crack pipes specifically. I am sure it is possible to transmit hepatitis C via such paraphernalia. Is procurement getting in the way of providing crack users with the pipes they are saying are the most comfortable for them? There were reports on the ground that in some of the services that were giving out crack pipes, there was a certain crack pipe that suited users, I am not sure of the reasons, they liked it, but then there was a complete change. Some of the users were saying the services had gone for a different supplier, but it is not the actual paraphernalia that is preferred.