Rory O'Hanlon
Question:81 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a dedicated cystic fibrosis unit at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3736/95]
Written Answers - Cystic Fibrosis Unit.
Limerick East): I am pleased to advise the Deputy that I am providing additional revenue moneys in the current year towards the enhancement of staffing and support levels in a number of service areas at St. Vincent's Hospital, including the cystic fibrosis unit. My Department will be having discussions with the hospital in the coming weeks to determine the precise level of funding to be allocated to this service.
I am also pleased to inform the Deputy that a project team, comprising representatives of St. Vincent's Hospital and officials of my Department, has been established to prepare a comprehensive programme for the development of the hospital in the years ahead. The development and location of the cystic fibrosis unit has been identified to the project team as a priority by the hospital in the development of its infrastructure.I look forward to receiving the recommendations of the project team in the near future.