Thomas Gould
Ceist:2789. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health his views on the need for secular residential rehabilitation and detox facilities. [39162/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 27 July 2021
Ceisteanna (2789)
Freagraí scríofa
The national health policy in relation to addiction is set out in Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery; A health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017 -2025.
Under the Health Act 2004, as amended, the HSE is responsible for the provision of health and personal social services including addiction services. The HSE either providers these services directly or contracts to have them provided on its behalf.
Organisations which provide addiction services and are funded by the HSE are required to meet minimum standards in the delivery of services across a range of criteria which form the basis of any service level agreement.
The Department has no jurisdiction over agencies that provide private addiction treatment services. There is currently no provision in legislation for the regulation or inspection of residential treatment or rehabilitation centres specialising in addiction.
I am committed to ensuring there is transparent monitoring and oversight of publicly funded drug and alcohol treatment services.