Gay Mitchell
Ceist: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]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004
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]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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.