I would like to ask the Taoiseach about the health service delivery plan for 2014, which has been delayed. It was supposed to go before the health committee this week. Is there a reason for the delay? When is it likely to go to the Cabinet? When will it come before the health committee? In light of the extent of the cuts that are proposed for 2014, is there any prospect of having the plan debated in this Chamber?

I have already dealt with this. There is no reason for the delay. The Minister will comply with the requirement on him to respond to the draft plan that is submitted by the HSE.

There is a delay.

If there is no reason for the delay, why is there a delay?

There is no reason for a delay, but there is a delay.

Why is there a delay?

He takes his time.

He sure does.