John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 250: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of adults and children who suffer from cystic fibrosis in the south east; the level of service available in the south east at present; her plans to expand the service; if a special cystic fibrosis unit is needed in the region; if a cystic fibrosis team made up of a suitably qualified nurse, consultant, dietician, physio and social worker will be put in place; if this is classified as a priority for the region by the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34285/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have these matters investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.