Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 February 2010
326 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a new specialised unit for cystic fibrosis patients at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin 4; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5056/10]
View answerA new ward block to replace existing accommodation is being developed at St Vincent's University Hospital, the national tertiary centre for the treatment of adults with cystic fibrosis which currently treats 50% of patients with the condition.
This facility will provide single room en-suite in-patient accommodation (100 rooms) and a dedicated day unit for people with cystic fibrosis, including 10 single day treatment rooms with en-suite sanitary facilities. Tenders for this development are currently under consideration. The Health Service Executive estimates that the construction, equipping and commissioning of this block will take approximately 18 months. It is intended that the development will become operational as early as possible in 2011.
