Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the medical services available for cystic fibrosis patients such as a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19741/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I have consistently emphasised the need to improve facilities and services to persons with cystic fibrosis and we have made considerable progress in this regard over recent years. The Government has provided additional revenue funding of €6.78 million since 2006 to the Health Service Executive to develop cystic fibrosis services. The investment to date has facilitated the recruitment of some 48 additional staff, including consultants, nursing and allied health professionals across the country. A further €1.6m has been provided by the HSE in its 2009 Service Plan. My Department has asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy on the specific service issue raised.