James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 134: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the 14 fast-tracked single room beds for people with cystic fibrosis have been completed; if the full complement of 14 beds are operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47467/08]

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 Health Service Executive (HSE) to develop services for patients with cystic fibrosis.

I asked the HSE to place a particular focus on the development of services at St. Vincent's Hospital, the National Adult Tertiary Centre for the treatment of persons with cystic fibrosis, where concerns had been raised regarding the need to improve facilities. A number of capital projects have been completed at the hospital and further developments are in progress. My Department has asked the Executive to respond directly to the Deputy on the specific issues raised.