191 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners suitably qualified and currently engaged by the Health Service Executive to administer the methadone maintenance programme; if he will provide a breakdown of the location and number of each such general practitioner by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26474/15]

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.

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].