Delay in promised cystic fibrosis unit 'unacceptable', says Minister

Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan has said its 'unacceptable' that a promised cystic fibrosis unit at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin has yet to be delivered.

Delay in promised cystic fibrosis unit 'unacceptable', says Minister

Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan has said its 'unacceptable' that a promised cystic fibrosis unit at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin has yet to be delivered.

His cabinet colleague, Minister for Health Mary Harney, announced two years ago that a special 120-bed facility would be built.

Ireland has the highest incidence of cystic fibrosis in the world with life expectancy of sufferers 10 years lower than in Britain or the US.

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