Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

I take on board the Senator's comments and will directly convey to the Minister the great importance of the Crisis Pregnancy Agency unit at Portiuncula Hospital. As much as I would like to offer a definitive reply in this regard, it is not possible to do so in advance of the Estimates. However, I have no doubt that due consideration will be given, in assigning budgetary priorities, to the excellence of that service. I can say no more for now other than to assure Senator McFadden that I will make the Minister, Deputy Harney, aware of the Senator's views on the matter and will convey her appreciation of the Minister's work in this area.