Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not want Deputy Quinlivan to believe that I can be held accountable for a draft programme for Government, but I take the serious point that he makes about supporting drug and alcohol forums. We need to see increases in their funding in future budgets. That will be a matter for a new Government and this Oireachtas.

I share the Deputy's view of the incredible work being done by staff in our addiction services. We have seen that in the low level, thank God, of Covid infections among certain communities, including the homeless.

Regarding the Bon Secours in Limerick, I do not have a percentage figure, but according to the note I have with me, there have been 25 inpatient discharges, 979 day cases, 197 diagnostic tests and 509 outpatient appointments for public patients. Perhaps I will send the Deputy these figures in writing, if that is okay.

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