Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would agree with that, as long as we do not delay any procedures or spending that is urgently required at the present time. It is a bit like the US, which is good at these kind of things toward the end of the year. I do not want to see any part of the service discontinued as a result of failure to pass the Supplementary Estimate. I would emphasise that in the first instance. I would ask that the Minister and his officials would do what they can to provide specific information on specific issues that have come up. Further information will not kill us or do any harm because of the nature of the service that is provided for thousands of patients all over the country, their friends and their families. In addition, on giving the amount of time, whatever amount of time, for example, an hour if an hour is necessary, is good. However, it will be much better if the specific questions could be raised with a view to deliberate answers on the day.