2064. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if she will give consideration to providing residential rehab centres, which will allow an addict to stay for treatment for a period of three to six months at minimum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19065/25]

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 the HSE response in the PDF attached to this record.]