Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 September 2013
62. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of dedicated drug recovery beds in Dublin north city Health Service Executive; their location and the way the issues of density of drug recovery/supported housing accommodation are addressed within the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40065/13]
View answerThe Report of the Working Group on Drug Rehabilitation (2007) defined rehabilitation in terms of 'providing a continuum of care to problem drug users, enabling them to address their needs as most appropriate for them. These needs may include health, social, housing, employment, education and /or vocational'.
Arising from this report and in line with the National Drugs Strategy 2009-2016, the National Drug Rehabilitation Implementation Committee, chaired by the Health Service Executive, has developed a framework providing protocols & guidelines for multiple agencies to work together toward a service user centred, case management approach to drug rehabilitation.
As the matter raised by the Deputy is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
