Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 November 2010
160 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children the commitment that her Department has made to develop a special centre for the treatment of cystic fibrosis; the reason for any slippage from that schedule that has occurred; if her Department has resolved the issues that have delayed the implementation of this strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40962/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe St Vincent's University Hospital and the HSE are working to ensure the earliest possible delivery of the new ward block. Adequate funding has been earmarked for the development in the multi-annual capital programme of the Department of Health and Children and the HSE. That funding remains in place and will be used.
The contract for construction of the new facility was signed on the 14 October 2010. The site has been handed over to the contractor. An architect has been appointed, the contractor and design team are on site and construction work has commenced. The site had previously been cleared in readiness for construction to begin. It is expected that construction of the building will take 18 months. Completion is expected as early as possible in 2012.
161 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the orthotic clinic in the Dún Laoghaire area has been suspended and the reason patients in need of surgical footwear have a nine month wait for the provision of essential surgical footwear; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40978/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
