asked the Minister for Health if he will state the hospitals that are intended for use as community centres; the cases in which a final decision has been made; and if he is satisfied with these decisions.

I am not in a position to answer the Deputy's question at this time. When I have made decisions on the FitzGerald recommendations, following consultations with all the interested bodies, I will announce these decisions.

A decision has been made in respect of the hospital named in the next question.

Let us get on to the next question.

When does the Minister think he will be able to announce his decision?

I am not in a position to say because, as I explained in reply to recent questions, particularly on 28th March, I am awaiting a report from the regional hospital boards, Comhairle na nOspidéal and the health boards. I have no indication as to when these three reports will be available.

Some time this year, perhaps?

I was told unofficially that it would be some time towards the end of this year.