785. Deputy Michael Conaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of residential detox and rehabilitation beds currently available; his plans to implement the recommendations of the 2007 Health Service Executive report on residential treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33027/14]

887. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of residential detox and rehabilitation beds that are available; if he will clarify the plans for implementing the recommendations of 2007 Health Service Executive report on residential treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33363/14]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 785 and 887 together.

In line with the National Drugs Strategy, it is Government policy to expand the availability of, and access to, detoxification facilities and treatment services. As the HSE has lead responsibility for the development of the spread and range of treatment services available, including implementation of the Report referred to by the Deputy, this matter has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.