Health Board Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004

Tuesday, 24 February 2004

Questions (294)

Gay Mitchell

Question:

395 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 will be given urgent detoxification treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5948/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of drug treatment services is the statutory responsibility of the health boards in the first instance. In this case, the responsibility rests with the South Western Area Health Board. My Department has requested the chief executive of the South Western Area Health Board to look into the matter and to reply direct to the deputy.