Mr. Noel Waters:

Before I respond to the many points raised, and I might ask my colleagues to join me in doing that, I wish to respond to one or two things the Deputy mentioned in his remarks about specific projects. First, with regard to the State pathology facility, that process or programme is under way in the former Whitehall Garda station, which the Deputy will be aware is on the way to the airport. It is under construction and we expect it to be ready for operation in March next year. There was a little delay in the course of this year in terms of getting the work going, but that has been resolved. It will cost approximately €3 million, of which €1 million will be spent by the Department and €2 million will be incurred by Dublin City Council. We are co-sponsors of that project. It is under way and we expect to have a new facility there in a matter of months, which is obviously very welcome.