Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 460: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding the recruitment of specialist staff in the treatment if cystic fibrosis; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that only 11 of the 56 positions have been filled to date; the number of recruitments scheduled by year end 2007; the proposed schedule on total recruitment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14918/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I have identified the enhancement of services for people with cystic fibrosis as a key priority in 2006 and again in 2007. Development funding of €4.78 million was provided to the Health Service Executive in 2006 to facilitate the recruitment of additional medical, nursing and allied health professional staff to improve services for cystic fibrosis patients. Additional funding of €2 million has been allocated this year to build on the investment provided in 2006.

My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the specific issues investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.