My Department is currently reviewing, from a national point of view, the national development plan for the health sector generally in light of the outturn position for 2002. This process involves providing for existing capital contractual commitments and commencing, where possible, the planning or construction of new projects nationally in 2003 or beyond. It is in this context that capital developments for the Western Health Board region, including the proposed developments at Roscommon County Hospital, are being considered. When the review is completed, the Western Health Board will be advised of the position in relation to the funding of further developments at Roscommon County Hospital.