Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)
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That is fair enough. Obviously, the argument in favour of a different location for the hospital is related but separate. It does not really concern us. I ask that we check with the health committee to ensure the expenditure to date, the projected expenditure, the estimates and the forecasts are absolutely, thoroughly and rigorously examined. The figures in the public domain indicate that it will be the most expensive children's hospital ever anywhere on the globe, which is absolutely shocking. In terms of our role, we know that there is that information or speculation; therefore, we have an obligation to investigate it and make sure we get some answers. We do not want to duplicate the work of another committee, but the health committee might take a slightly different slant on things than we might. Do we have a way of talking to it?