Chris Andrews (Dublin South East, Fianna Fail)

The issue of cystic fibrosis is a priority for the Government. Additional funding of €6.78 million has been spent on the services since 2006 arising from the recommendations of the Pollock report. This helped in the appointment of 44 additional staff throughout the country. Before Joe Duffy and even the Opposition were aware of the issue, the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health and Children——

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