Mr. Derek Tierney:

On the elective hospital, as the Minister stated, the policy has not shifted. We are going as hard as we can to deliver the longer term solution. When we were before the committee last week, we confirmed that the design team has been appointed and that we are engaging with the planning authorities. We have to go through due process in respect of planning permission, engagement and a procurement timeframe. I assure the Deputy, however, that the foot is heavy on-----