Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

I am sure the service level agreement to which I referred will be very much welcomed by Senator McHugh's constituents. I appreciate his interest in and knowledge of this issue. While we welcome the ongoing co-operation between people in the North and South, it is rather more difficult to achieve the same level of co-operation between politicians. Such co-operation is in its infancy. While we are appreciative of the support and co-operation we have received from Belfast City Hospital, we see such co-operative measures as a short-term expedient. Other solutions are being sought and will be found.