Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I will try to be of assistance in this matter. I am aware of the attention given by Deputy McGrath and other Deputies to this matter. As Minister for Health and Children I was involved in ensuring the commencement of training for heart and lung transplants for cystic fibrosis sufferers. I am aware of the situation. I believe a great deal of work has been done in relation to this matter in recent times and that the Minister for Health and Children has been foremost in this regard. I believe also there are prospects in regard to this issue from which greater clarity will emerge. By way of assistance I, or the Tánaiste if I am not in the House, will try tomorrow to provide clarity in terms of where we are at on this issue.

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