Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 148: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made regarding the development of adult cystic fibrosis services at Limerick Regional Hospital both in terms of staff recruitment and the development of a dedicated unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24370/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I have identified the need to improve services for persons with cystic fibrosis as a priority in the Estimates process over recent years. Since 2006, additional revenue funding of €6.78m has been allocated to the HSE to develop services for people with cystic fibrosis. 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 at Limerick Regional Hospital.