Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 208: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the expert group to examine the provision of high frequency chest compression vests for persons with cystic fibrosis reported, as promised, by the end of February 2007; the recommendations made and the decision that has been made on the provision of such vests for suitable patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13234/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issues raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matters investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.