Dr. Ambrose McLoughlin:

I can answer the question. Depending on the resolution of the matter with the HSE, I am satisfied the Department of Health will have the authority from a policy perspective to deal with the issues that are outstanding on the basis of the circular letter of 27 September 2013. In fairness to St. Vincent's and to all the parties concerned, I would urge them to comply in full with the request of the HSE, meet it and seek to deal with the issues in a structured and systematic way. We are at this point simply seeking engagement through the HSE, through a process that we have signed off on.