I have not asked a question yet, Sir. Might I ask the Minister, when he designates a hospital as being a general hospital sharing staff and facilities—as in the case of the County Hospital in Nenagh—does the Minister not then acknowledge that he has a responsibility to ensure that adequate staff and facilities are made available there? Arising from what he said yesterday, a general hospital, by definition, involves at least two consultant surgeons and physicians. Would the Minister not agree that, to be consistent, he should take steps immediately to implement the appointment of such personnel, or initiate the County Hospital in Nenagh?

Again, that is a matter for Comhairle na nOspideál but the Department enter into discussions to try to resolve the problems.

But, where it arises——

Next question.

But where the Minister has designated on that basis surely it would come back to him to ensure that the consequences of his designation would be implemented?

Yes.

And that a hospital would not be designated without having the services which should in fact follow?

The Minister cannot over-ride Comhairle na nOspideál in this but he can try to facilitate the arrangement vis-à-vis Nenagh, to which the Deputy refers.

Question No. 5.