Hospital Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2005

Tuesday, 31 May 2005

Ceisteanna (121)

John Cregan

Ceist:

131 Mr. Cregan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the planned new unit in St. Vincent’s Hospital for persons affected by cystic fibrosis; when it will be opened and fitted out to accept patients; if a definite date will be given as patients were advised in 2002 that this unit would be completed in 2006; and the steps which have taken place to improve facilities at the hospital for cystic fibrosis patients. [17912/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services, including services for patients with cystic fibrosis. Services at St. Vincent's Hospital are provided under an arrangement with the executive and my Department has requested the chief officer of the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the specific matters raised and reply directly to the Deputy.