Written answers
Wednesday, 6 February 2008
Department of Health and Children
Hospital Services
9:00 pm
Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 180: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the adult cystic fibrosis consultant will be appointed to Limerick Regional Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3995/08]
Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 181: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for the development of adult cystic fibrosis facilities at Limerick Regional Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3996/08]
Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 181 together.
There are approximately 1,100 people with cystic fibrosis living in the Republic of Ireland. Approximately 45% are adults and 55% are children. The Minister identified the enhancement of services to persons with cystic fibrosis as a key priority. Development funding of â¬4.78m was provided in 2006 and a further â¬2m was provided to the Health Service Executive (HSE) to facilitate the recruitment of additional medical, nursing and allied health professional staff to improve services.
My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the position regarding the issues raised investigated and to have a detailed reply issued directly to the Deputy.
Question No. 182 answered with Question No. 168.
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