Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply and apologise, again, for being late. I understand there are many demands on his Department; however, having worked with a number of the organisations, we should do everything possible to progress this matter. If the national plan was published, it would help. Is it possible for the Minister of State to give any guideline as to when the report is likely to be issued? The reason I was delayed in coming was there was a discussion at the health committee about a clinic in Cork where funding was provided and €500,000 worth of equipment is lying idle because of the embargo on taking on staff. I hope we do not have a scenario where we cannot go ahead because of the restrictions which are not looked at in an overall context. We might try to receive some clarification at an early date on the matter.