Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I will direct my questions to Mr. Watt. I want to touch first on the issue of the national children’s hospital. In July, an official of his Department told the committee categorically that costings of €2 billion for the hospital had not been considered but, three weeks ago, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform refused to rule out the figure of €2 billion. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has provided an estimate in excess of €2 billion. Has Mr. Watt considered such a figure to date? Is it referenced in the report that he has and that the committee has requested?