The Minister, the Department and I are fully committed to the development of quality services to achieve best health outcomes. In relation to the development of cancer services generally, this commitment can be seen in the level of funding provided. Since 1997 over €103 million has been invested in the development of services – well in excess of the £25 million initially envisaged in the cancer strategy. Prior to that, there was no such investment by successive Governments. This is a tremendous new development with real commitment, a strategy in place and the appropriate funding being made available.