Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 735: To ask the Minister for Health when the drug naloxone will be made available in Ireland to assist in supporting persons suffering from the effects of drug use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11343/12]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Injectable naloxone products for the treatment of acute opioid overdose are authorised in Ireland. These products are primarily used in hospital settings to treat overdose. Any consideration of the wider distribution of naloxone will await the finalisation of the recommendations of a National Overdose Prevention Strategy which is expected in the coming months.