1482. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of drug users referred to a methadone or similar programme over the past five years; the extent to which the outcome was satisfactory from the point of view of a reduction or cessation of dependency on drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19786/22]

Minister of State at the Department of Health: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

[Please see attached PDF for response from the HSE]