180. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of Section 39 organisations that work within addiction and drug-related services; the number of staff employed in Section 39 organisations in this area; their rates of pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44495/23]

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