Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 186: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reasons for the delay in the completion of the report of the national substance misuse steering group which according to the terms of reference was to be completed and submitted to the Government by the end of 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13794/11]

Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when he expects the national substance misuse strategy group to make recommendations and publish a report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13836/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 and 196 together.

The report of the National Substance Misuse Steering Group (NSMSG) is close to completion. I expect to receive proposals in the coming months following which I will brief Government.