Mr. Bernard Gloster:

Regarding ranking, I have worked in every part of the Irish health service and I have managed every part of it including hospitals. I can go to any part of Ireland and give you a reason they might feel disadvantaged. I can absolutely assure the Senator that, in overall terms, they are not more disadvantaged than others and the disadvantage was responded to recently through the Minister's decision to increase from 15 to 30 oncology chairs and the provision of a surgical hub. However, how they use that will ultimately determine the success.