Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent)
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296. To ask the Minister for Health the number of addiction detox beds allocated in Munster and Leinster, respectively; the location of each and any associated care providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40794/24]

Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent)
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297. To ask the Minister for Health to provide the resourcing number of healthcare staff related to addiction detox bed units in Munster and Leinster, by each centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40795/24]

Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent)
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298. To ask the Minister for Health if he will itemise the budget resourcing provided through his Department to addiction detoxification; the average bed availability in Munster and Leinster, respectively over the past 12-months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40796/24]

Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 296, 297 and 298 together.

As this refers to a service matter, I have sent this PQ to the HSE for direct response. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October 2023. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question asked by the Deputy may be delayed in receiving a response directly from the HSE.