Mr. Bernard Gloster:

The Secretary General can deal with the policy question. On the date, the decision today does not affect, change or alter that date. I will say two things on the decision today because it is really important. As the Chair says, it is a really significant decision. Thousands of children today who are patients of CHI - cardiac, oncology, neurology or general medical patients - are getting a very good service and they need to hear from people like me that they can continue to be confident in that service. I am really anxious to underscore that on the day of the announcement. There is no doubt and no getting away from the fact that CHI has had very serious challenges, problems and issues, particularly in relation to spinal and orthopaedic care, and those continue to be dealt with. The decision today will mean that when the new hospital is commissioned, the integration of that into the total HSE is a good step to take because it gives it a very full chance of being integrated into the wider healthcare system. The process by which it will be integrated back into the HSE will take some time. Therefore, it is important that we stay focused not just on the commissioning of the hospital but on the delivery too. I do not know if the Secretary General wants to add to that on the opening of the hospital.