Mr. Damien McCallion:

Professor Ó Laoide has worked actively in cancer services as well as leading the service, which is not a bad thing in terms of our system. He enjoys huge respect within our system, among advocacy groups and, most importantly, among patients. He has also taken on actions like the radiology strategy, which is really important and is separate to the day role, alongside still being in practice. To echo the Cathaoirleach's sentiments on behalf of all in the HSE, I wish him well in his retirement. He may still keep some sort of role; we do not know. I am sure he will keep a watching interest in cancer services.