John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 78: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the programmes or facilities which are available in the Health Service Executive south east region for female heroin addicts who opt to detox; the number of places for males and females; her plans to expand the service giving the increase in numbers seeking help; if funding is available to react to those needing the services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22023/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.