Mr. Gerry O'Dwyer:

It will take off seriously in the new year. We have had some consultations with the nine hospitals and there will be more, because there are some internal mechanisms we must get right. At a point after that we will consult with all concerned. We have agreed on that and we will do it. We will present to the local HSE south forum on it and we will present to all of the Deputies, Senators and councillors, as appropriate, as we move forward. At all times we have offered to meet any groups of Deputies or Senators who wish to be briefed on any issues. That invitation has been in place all along and it has been utilised by a number of the Deputies in the area.