Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

The Minister spoke about the relocation of services to create a critical mass of specialists of all disciplines. That is already there, in a single geographical site. The Minister also referred to the eight so-called designated centres of excellence. Not all of them have radiation oncology or pathology services. I cannot understand the logic of this transfer when BreastCheck was built on the same campus as the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital. I am appalled about the €5 million. However, forget about the money. This is about women and giving confidence to patients, and we are not doing that. This is not the Minister of State's responsibility and I appreciate his attendance in the House to reply on this matter. I hope he does not lose his job next week because, in fairness, he is regularly in the Seanad. However, we must give assurances to women, but we are not doing that.