Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 172: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide this Deputy with a copy of the report given by the Health Service Executive multi-disciplinary group on resources for cystic fibrosis treatment here published in 2005. [43170/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy may be referring to the report by Dr Ronnie Pollock which was commissioned by the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland and published in 2005. Following publication of this report, the Health Service Executive established a Working Group to undertake a detailed review of cystic fibrosis services. The Group, which was multi-disciplinary in its composition, was asked to review the current configuration and delivery of services to persons with cystic fibrosis in Ireland. The Group identified a range of service improvements required for persons with Cystic Fibrosis, including the need to increase the level of clinical, nursing and allied health professional staffing in Cystic Fibrosis units around the country.

Arising from the Pollock Report and the emerging recommendations of the Working Group, I identified the development of cystic fibrosis services as a policy priority in the Estimates process. In 2006 and 2007, additional revenue funding of €6.78 million was provided to the Health Service Executive (HSE) to develop services for people with cystic fibrosis. I understand that the Pollock Report is available on the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland website, www.cfireland.ie.