The Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Steering Group was established in June 2009 under the Chairmanship of Professor Gerry Loftus, Professor of Paediatrics, Galway. This group has a broad membership from key stakeholders and experts in the field of cystic fibrosis.
I am aware that the HSE have provided for a dedicated Project lead for the Implementation of Cystic Fibrosis Screening who has commenced on 1st September 2010. The screening programme will commence implementation once all the necessary general and specific screening programme governance arrangements are in place. In this regard the HSE are working to have the necessary staff in place. However I am informed by the HSE that it is envisaged that the actual screening will commence in 2011.