Regarding the accident and emergency service, I had the honour of leading a deputation to the Minister for Health and Children yesterday. Comhairle na nOspidéal has approved the appointment of 29 accident and emergency consultants, five of whom will be assigned to the Midland Health Board area. A new accident and emergency unit will be opened in Portlaoise General Hospital and new facilities will be available in the Regional Hospital in Mullingar, which represents good news.