Mr. Gerry O'Dwyer:

We have been asked very publicly by the Minister to present a strategic plan; all of the groups have been asked. The responsibility for that lies with our leadership team and the chair until the board is in place to do that. There will be consultation with public representatives and with all of the groups. The Deputy will see from the track record of Professor Higgins, as director of reconfiguration, and of Michael O'Flynn that they consulted people widely and came to a number of conclusions. It is our intention to follow that format in so far as we can. There will be widespread consultation. One cannot have a plan without consulting with people, securing the necessary buy-in and ensuring that there are no unnecessary battles or challenges. If one could eradicate those simply by consulting, why would one not do so? We will be consulting widely before the plan is submitted.