187. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the development of the review of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations that are aimed at introducing stricter controls on benzodiazepines and z-drugs, non-benzodiazepines; the stage the draft legislation is at; the revised timeframe for enactment of the legislation; the reason there has been such a lengthy delay in developing the legislation; the extra treatment and rehabilitation resources that will be put in place to support persons who suddenly find they can no longer access these drugs, through illicit and-or prescribed sources, thus facing acute withdrawal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6395/15]

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187. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the development of the review of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations that are aimed at introducing stricter controls on benzodiazepines and z-drugs, non-benzodiazepines; the stage the draft legislation is at; the revised timeframe for enactment of the legislation; the reason there has been such a lengthy delay in developing the legislation; the extra treatment and rehabilitation resources that will be put in place to support persons who suddenly find they can no longer access these drugs, through illicit and-or prescribed sources, thus facing acute withdrawal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6395/15]

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