Ms Laura Magahy:

I do not know how it came about as it was written before I joined but it was there that they were day surgery and that was the urgent requirement for the very simple in-and-out procedures that were required. The next stage can be considered in the NDP review happening at the moment. As referenced earlier by Deputy Burke, there are wider requirements around the country for more inpatient beds and for better quality inpatient beds with more privacy and better infection control, which also needs investment through the NDP. It can be considered in that context. The sites are big enough, even as a first phase, if we get the day surgery going which will really help the waiting lists. Then we can bolt on or have additional in-patient elective work at the same time.