870. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on methadone maintenance programmes in each of the Community Care Areas for 2013, 2014 and to date in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter.  [22423/15]

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].