The challenges facing the Minister are such that he will succeed but only if there is political recognition on the part of all of us in these Houses to get behind him. This should not be a party political wrangle. There will be some tough decisions. I hope that when we come to seek centres of excellence, as we are, we recognise that we cannot have a hospital in every town. This will be a difficult decision for many towns and counties to accept. We must sure we do not use this issue as a vote catcher by candidates who promise to keep hospitals in their local areas in return for votes.