Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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32. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that the new cystic fibrosis unit at St. Vincent's University Hospital is able to treat all cystic fibrosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6898/14]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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St Vincent's University Hospital is the designated National Adult Referral Centre for patients with cystic fibrosis. The hospital currently treats 330 adults, which accounts for over 50% of the CF adult population. The designated inpatient and day care CF unit in the Nutley Wing development at St. Vincent's University Hospital became operational during summer 2012 and represents a major improvement in the care of patients with CF in Ireland. The unit provides 20 single ensuite rooms which are dedicated for inpatients with CF. This reflects best practice in terms of infection control. It also provides a dedicated CF day unit which includes 10 single ensuite day treatment rooms. The hospital's management works closely with the cystic fibrosis clinicians to ensure that the needs of cystic fibrosis patients requiring inpatient treatment are met within the overall bed complement at the hospital.

With regard to the provision of services for all patients with cystic fibrosis, which are also provided in a number of other hospitals both adult and paediatric, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in regard to the detail of this service matter.