Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

While we will do whatever suits the Chairman, we have provided a detailed hard copy briefing to the joint committee on the state of play. In terms of the multi-annual budgeting approach we need to take to new developments, I would very much welcome the input of the committee. Members will have seen the programme for Government, which contains 136 health commitments, many of which require financial resources. These commitments need to be triaged, to use a medical term, and I would welcome the committee's input in that regard during the multi-annual periods. Perhaps we will engage further on that issue.