asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in appointing the members of Comhairle na nOspidéal.

I have the reconstitution of this body under active consideration and I would hope to announce the membership in the near future.

What are the reasons for the delay creating much disruption of the work of Comhairle na nOspidéal?

I am just anxious to get the best possible Comhairle I can. I admit it is taking a little longer than I had hoped but I can assure the Deputy that the members will be appointed very soon now.

Would the Minister confirm a report in this morning's newspapers that he had indicated to the chairman of An Comhairle that he will not be invited to take up a place in the new Comhairle?

That is a separate question.

The report is true then.