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Literacy Levels. (25 Jun 2008)

Catherine Byrne: "Written Off" is a series I have watched over the past number of weeks. It was a joint project between RTE and the National Adult Literacy Agency, NALA, and it was well worth watching. It followed the lives of 11 Irish adults aged between 17 and 50 as they attended an intensive eight-week course. These people came from different parts of the country and from very different backgrounds....

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (25 Jun 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the current situation regarding the work of the working group on alcohol and drugs; when it will publish its recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24923/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (25 Jun 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of drug substitution treatment programmes operational; the substances used in these programmes; the location of these programmes; the amount of funding her Department allocates to these programmes annually; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24924/08]

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2008)

Catherine Byrne: The wide availability of alcohol in our society has led to many social problems. Easy access to alcohol in shops, petrol stations and supermarkets is contributing to underage and binge drinking. Last year's Eurobarometer survey found that 34%of Irish drinkers engage in binge drinking more than once a week, compared to an EU average of 10%. This illustrates the extent of the problem in this...

National Drugs Strategy. (26 Jun 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on a combined approach to combating the problems associated with drugs and alcohol; the plans he has to integrate alcohol into the new national drugs strategy; the extent to which he is working with the working group on alcohol and drugs; when he expects to receive its final recommendations; the ways they...

National Drugs Strategy. (26 Jun 2008)

Catherine Byrne: I congratulate the Minister of State on his recent appointment. Having listened to his reply, I am not sure that separating the misuse of alcohol is a good idea. Alcohol and drugs misuse are closely connected and it makes sense to have a co-ordinated approach to tackling the problems such misuse creates. What happened to the national alcohol policy that was introduced in 1996? Action 19...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (26 Jun 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the success of the supply reduction pillar of the national drugs strategy; the way he works with the Garda and Revenue Commissioners in curbing the supply of drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24901/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (26 Jun 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on whether the rehabilitation pillar of the national drugs strategy has had positive results since its introduction in the mid-term review in 2005; the main achievements in combating the drug problem here, which fall under the rehabilitation pillar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24900/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (1 Jul 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applicants to the waste management scheme who have confirmed their intention to proceed with construction under the scheme; his views on whether that take up of the scheme is not as envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25617/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Jul 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the estimated number of drug users here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25286/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Jul 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients receiving methadone treatment in each of the Health Service Executive regions to date; the gender and age profile of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25287/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Jul 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients who received methadone treatment since 1995 to date in 2008; the gender and age profile of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25288/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Jul 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of methadone clinics in Dublin city; the location of each clinic; the number of clients receiving methadone treatment at each of these clinics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25289/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Jul 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of methadone clinics nationwide; the location of each clinic; the number of clients receiving methadone treatment at each of these clinics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25290/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Jul 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people waiting to access a methadone treatment programme; the length of time they have been waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25291/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Jul 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the average cost of methadone treatment per patient, per year since 2000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25292/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Jul 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost of methadone treatment per annum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25293/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Jul 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients who have successfully completed methadone treatment and are drug-free and no longer require a methadone treatment place. [25294/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Jul 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the medical treatment services available to poly-drug users; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25295/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Jul 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the alternative treatments available to opiate users other than the methadone treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25296/08]