(Limerick East): I understand that the Western Health Board has indicated that the bed complement agreed on the medical side for the development of Phase 2 at the hospital is adequate to meet any needs arising for the treatment of cystic fibrosis patients.
The board is arranging to have this matter examined in conjunction with the appropriate members of the consultant medical staff in Mayo General Hospital, with a view to the formulation of an appropriate policy for the treatment of CF patients. The board has indicated that such a policy would be based on the maximum use of facilities in the community, with reliance on hospital support where necessary.