669. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the fact that there are not sufficient general practitioners outside the Dublin area who have Level 1/2 training to dispense methadone; and if he will make a statement on the matter.  20224/15

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin):  As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

[Please see PDF attachment for reply from the Health Service Executive].