Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2010
113 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health and Children the progress that has been made on the commitments made to sufferers of cystic fibrosis; the timeframe for the completion of the facilities promised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20186/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraA new ward block to replace existing accommodation is being developed at St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin. This facility will provide single room en-suite inpatient accommodation (100 rooms) and a dedicated day unit for people with CF, including 10 single day treatment rooms with en-suite sanitary facilities. Tenders for this development are currently under consideration and are expected to be finalised shortly. It is estimated that the construction, equipping and commissioning of this block will take approximately 18 months. The aim is to have this new facility operational as soon as possible.
