Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the general practitioner contract, we have already had some engagement with this committee and heard members' initial views. We are at an early stage of negotiations, which I expect will take the bulk of this year. We are very conscious of the need to align that final outcome. I am genuinely acutely aware of what is involved.

On the capital programme, the review will obviously take place later this year. I expect we will be able to benefit from the committee's report in time for that. That is my understanding.