Mr. Paul Reid:

I am not trying to be dismissive of the Deputy but the answer I can recall giving him the last time was that we would jointly inform the Minister of the inputs into the elective hospitals plan. Those inputs have been taken on board. The policy direction is to go through with the three elective hospitals as specified. I have no doubt University Hospital Limerick seeks one and I understand the concern on it but other parts of the country have made the same case to me as well. We have taken all those inputs and, ultimately, it is for the Minister to recommend to Government. That is the legitimate process of our role as public servants and the Minister's role in Government.