Colm Burke (Cork North-Central, Fine Gael)

Deputy Cullinane raised the issue about cost and there is an important question about controlling costs in the development of this. However, we also need to look at savings that will be achieved by having the system there. I referred to Denmark earlier. Back in 2004, Denmark worked out that they were saving about €1.5 billion per annum because of their computerised system. I would imagine that if we have a fully computerised system, it will be a huge saving.

If someone is admitted to hospital, say, as a result of a car accident, and they are not able to give instructions, will staff be able to access their records?