Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will answer the last question first. If I was in the Deputy's position, I would table a Priority Question to the Minister for Finance, who could answer that question.

Regarding the board of appeal, the Deputy is correct in saying that it is very difficult to fill the board because GPs have recognised that it is far too restrictive. To be fair to the nine CHOs where the first assessment has been completed, they are fully operational. They are getting through the assessment of needs process. It is only at an appeal level that we do not have a board. It is to be hoped the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, will be able to make a recommendation for five people who could go on it.

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