Written answers

Tuesday, 19 February 2008

Department of Health and Children

Hospital Staff

9:00 pm

Photo of Tom HayesTom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 314: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the already planned consultant specialising in cystic fibrosis will be commencing work in Cork University Hospital, and Limerick Regional Hospital; if the appointments have been advertised; and the location where they have been sanctioned. [6812/08]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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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 €4.78m was provided in 2006 and a further €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.

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