Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2012
515. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that a replacement physiotherapist covering cystic fibrosis has been provided in a hospital (details supplied) in Dublin 1; if he will confirm that there has been no gap in physiotherapist services for children with cystic fibrosis attending the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55534/12]
View answer516. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if the dedicated dietician for cystic fibrosis patients will be provided in a hospital (details supplied) in Dublin 1; his views on whether such a service is important to cystic fibrosis patients in view of the fact that increased weight can result in better lung function for patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55536/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 515 and 516 together.
A new dedicated Respiratory and CF unit was opened in Temple Street in June 2010 providing state of the art facilities for children with respiratory disorders, their families and staff. It includes a lung function laboratory with the most up to date equipment, spacious patient treatment rooms and outpatient clinic rooms. The National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Laboratory is also located in Temple Street. The new unit facilitates care of the children diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis under the newborn CF screening programme.
In relation to the particular issues raised by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to him.
