1952. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of seven new addiction midwife posts; when the posts will be filled; if the remit of these posts will be included with alcohol misuse and or substance misuse issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43847/22]

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]