James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

We know the Minister has a large number of plans and that some of Professor Drumm's bonus was apparently based on having teams in place. For the most part, these teams are virtual in nature. In other words, they do not really exist. A letter of intent is just that and it has no legal status or standing. My question is very straightforward and seeks to discover the number of contracts that have been signed this year. On each occasion we inquire about this matter we are informed that there are 90 centres. Mr. Brian Gilroy of the HSE is on record as stating that there are 90 centres, some of which have two teams and some of which have tree. The fact is, however, that there are not 90 centres. I would be grateful if the Minister would indicate the number of centres in respect of which contracts were signed in the past 11 months.

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