Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010
740 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary can expect an assessment from an audiologist; if waiting times of 22 to 24 months for assessment are accepted by her as appropriate for assessment for hearing aids; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33257/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
741 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that the cystic fibrosis neonatal screening programme will be rolled out in 2010, as previously confirmed; if she has liaised with the Health Service Executive on this development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33258/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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.
