Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system.
Ireland has the highest incidence of Cystic Fibrosis in the world – approximately 1 in 19 Irish people are said to 'carry' one copy of the altered gene that causes Cystic Fibrosis. Click to read more about CF and the work of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.
Each of us carries two copies of every gene and one inherited from our father. Approximately 1 in 19 irish people are said to "carry" one copy of the altered gene that causes Cystic Fibrosis
CFI provides a range of grants for our members which are available provided an application is made, the grant criteria are met and there are sufficient resources. To find out more about these grants and support services, click on
The state has a number of allowances, benefits and tax reliefs that parents of a child diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, as well as people with CF, can apply to for support.
CFI provides advocacy, services and supports to the CF community in Ireland and we could not do any of this without your help. CFI does not receive any core state funding, and as such we rely completely on donations and public fundraising.