Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 94: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the construction of the 120-bed facility for cystic fibrosis patients at St. Vincent's Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36936/10]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 111: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress to date since the original commitment to provide the special cystic fibrosis facility at St. Vincent's Hospital to cater for the full range of services required as per the various submissions made on behalf of children or adults so affected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37036/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 88, 94 and 111 together.

A new ward block to replace existing accommodation is being developed at St Vincent's University Hospital. This facility will provide single room en-suite inpatient accommodation (100 rooms) and a dedicated day unit for people with Cystic Fibrosis, including 10 single day treatment rooms with en-suite sanitary facilities.

I am pleased to be able to inform the Deputy that the contract for construction of the new facility has been signed today. I further understand that the site has been handed over to the contractor and that work can now commence. It is expected that construction of the facility will take 18 months.