Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I am aware that a huge amount of work went into trying to bring the optimum requirement that was stated in the McKinsey report - namely, three hospitals on one site. The Rotunda, Mater and Temple Street hospitals were involved in that. I do not see any direct organic relationship between Ms Conroy's board and any of the previous work that was done, either in terms of work or personnel. I suggest that Ms Conroy should bring back to her board the idea that it might be appropriate, even if she has somebody who represents everybody more than adequately, to have such information, wisdom and expertise. There was a period of time when a huge amount of work was done that might be useful to the deliberations of her own board in future.