Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Health if he will detail the extent and scope of the current review of addiction services in the Health Service Executive; the cost and agents undertaking same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42086/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy may be referring to an independent review of the Addiction Service in Dublin North City and County, which has been initiated by the HSE in that area. The review is being carried out on behalf of the HSE by the Maudsley Trust, an independent not for profit organisation based in South London, that provides substance misuse services and the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. The purpose of the review is to ensure that the service is fit for purpose, providing value for money and client centred. The review, which will cost in the region of €30,000, is expected to be completed by the end of the year.