Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 June 2025
400. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will give detailed consideration to a strategy document recently produced by a national organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33301/25]
View answerI wish to acknowledge receipt of the Irish Lung Fibrosis Associations: ‘Achieving Equity: Innovating Lung Fibrosis Care in Ireland’ document. My Department will give this document due consideration as part of its ongoing and future engagements with both stakeholders and the HSE.
Funding of €500k was allocated for pulmonary fibrosis in budget 2025 this funding will be utilised to further develop services in this area. Stakeholder engagement, inclusive of considering the above submission, will form a vital part of further developing services for Lung Fibrosis.
The HSE have completed recruitment of an Interstitial Lung Disease Clinical Advisor, a role crucial to progressing work in this area. The successful candidate is due to start in the role on 19th June 2025, establishing the appropriate governance and leadership to drive work in this area.
The Department of Health remains committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for people living with Lung Fibrosis.
