Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 26 September 2024

Committee on Drugs Use

A Health-Led Approach: Discussion

9:30 am

Photo of Mary FitzpatrickMary Fitzpatrick (Fianna Fail)
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Yes. I want to hear from Ms Hume but I want to first ask a question. I cannot remember whether a witness said it at a previous meeting or whether it was as part of the citizens' assembly report, but I was really struck by the statistic that a large proportion of people entering the prison service with an addiction exit before they have an opportunity to avail of treatment or supports. I would appreciate if either the director general or Ms Hume can give me feedback on that.