Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 159: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to improve cystic fibrosis facilities for patients in the mid west region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7651/08]

Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to post a dedicated cystic fibrosis liaison home nurse and a dedicated CF physiotherapist to the mid west region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7654/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 159 and 162 together.

I have identified the enhancement of services to persons with cystic fibrosis as a key priority over recent years. Development funding of €6.78m has been allocated to the Health Service Executive since 2006 to facilitate the recruitment of specialist staff in this area.

The detailed application of this funding across the various hospital networks is a matter for the Executive and accordingly, my Department has asked the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to reply directly to the Deputy with regard to the services in the Mid-Western Region.