There is a new day-surgery ward at Sligo General Hospital which, as Senator Henry said, is the way forward. While I accept that not every procedure can be carried out on one day, it has led to major improvements in waiting lists. Senator O'Meara said she was not happy with health boards taking beds in private nursing homes. My father is currently in one of those beds and I have not known him to receive anything but the best treatment. Anyone suffering from cancer should not have to wait because to have the disease is traumatic enough without that. The service should be improved as quickly as possible.