Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 315: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if funding has been considered for a gym in the Cork University Hospital in order to carry out fitness assessments for out-patients; and if facilities are available for cystic fibrosis patients to take fitness assessments other than using the hospital corridors to run in. [6813/08]

Mary 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.