David Norris (Independent)

I thank the Minister of State for his reply and ask a few questions. He pointed out that the Children's Health First report recommended one centre of excellence but that does not answer the question about two upgraded accident and emergency units. This is recommended by the leading authority on the subject in the interest of what it describes as the safety of children. That is an important point.

My second point is that flexibility is provided by two documents such that the project can be changed in that minor way. I am no longer challenging the location of the hospital, although there are grave questions marks over it, but that matter is now history.

The Minister of State indicated there is one vacancy on the board.