Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 645: To ask the Minister for Health his views that the decision to move the Rialto early morning methadone clinic from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. to 9 a.m. to 12 noon will have a detrimental impact on the service users because the later time does not facilitate participation in education, training and work; and if he will intervene to ensure that the earlier slot remains open to service clients. [36151/11]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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I am advised by the HSE that the change in the morning opening hours of the Rialto Methadone Clinic will result in an additional hour's treatment time and will enable the service to cater for more clients. It is the view of the HSE that clients who are in a position to engage in full time work, training or education should receive their treatment from GPs rather than clinics as this will assist them in normalising their lifestyles.