Mr. Colm Desmond:

The Deputy has asked a wide range of questions, some of which are appropriate to other colleagues here. In general, it is quite clear that we are operating in quite a busy and charged construction market. That is a challenge for everybody in terms of planning, design and bringing forward projects. Obviously, it is a factor here in terms of the issues that have arisen, which were described earlier.

In terms of who signed off, I refer that question to my colleagues here. In terms of the other projects that are under way, we have to work on an annual basis with the Exchequer allocation we have.

I mentioned in my statement the significant projects that are under way and contractually committed. There are clearly other projects that are considered desirable and are in the pipeline for consideration. We are working closely with HSE colleagues and we will be guided by future envelopes that will be advised to us by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform from 2020 onwards so we can make more definitive allocations across the full range of the projects. We are subject to the process involved in that case. With regard to radiation oncology, the programme continues in 2019. The CUH unit will be equipped, commissioned and become operational by the end of 2019. That is the timeframe given at this point in time. The enabling works contracts to facilitate the construction of the unit in Galway University Hospital campus has commenced and construction of the main building will commence before the end of 2019. There is a phase 2 facility in Beaumont Hospital and the design team has been appointed for it. The design will be progressed in 2019. My colleague, Mr. Curran, from the HSE might give a more detailed update but that is the essential position on those major projects. There are some specific questions on signatures. Will Ms Conroy address that?