Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 70: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the discussions she has had regarding the provision of detox facilities for drug addicts who wish to detox their bodies in order to participate in a drugs rehabilitation programme; if her attention has been drawn to the shortage of such facilities in the country and the difficulties that arise for those who want to give up addictive drugs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20483/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I discussed this issue on 21 January and 5 March 2008 with Minister of State Pat Carey T.D. who at that time was Minister of State with responsibility for co-ordinating the National Drugs Strategy: the outcome of these meetings was the appointment by the HSE of a senior rehabilitation co-ordinator. The Deputy's question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply in relation to existing detoxification facilities.