Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 28 Jun 1995

Vol. 455 No. 2

Written Answers. - Drug Treatment Facilities.

Tony Gregory

Question:

114 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Health the additional drug treatment facilities to be made available for St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8; and if these facilities will be specifically for drug users living in the local communities. [11974/95]

Minister for Health (Mr. Noonan,

Limerick East): I am not aware of any plans to provide drug treatment facilities in St. James's Hospital. The provision of such facilities would be a matter, in the first instance, for the Eastern Health Board and the authorities of St. James's Hospital.