Cyprian Brady (Fianna Fail)

I would welcome a debate on the suitability of the Mater site for the new national children's hospital. Regardless of where it is located, this project has now been held up for more than 18 months. We have seen the expert study, which took account of not only European but also worldwide best practice. The report has been presented to and accepted by the HSE and we should now move on. We should have a debate on the issue. With regard to possible expansion in the future, the plan takes account of future population trends and so forth and expansion possibilities are built into the plan. It is time we moved on.