Yes. Whatever the sole member requires in terms of the facilities necessary to allow him to do his job will be supplied.

The Cabinet committee to which the Deputy refers will not be making a final decision tomorrow. We recognise that there is a problem and we want to deal with it in a way that is understanding, humane and compassionate. As I have informed him previously, some of the letters sent to people in respect of either themselves or their children were not acceptable in any circumstances. He and I both know that this is not the sort of Ireland we want. We are going to fix this problem.

Will legislation be forthcoming?

Perhaps he will give me some time to get matters right, particularly as I will be obliged to go back to the Cabinet sub-committee before taking the issue to the full Cabinet. The issue will then be brought back before the House. I want these matters to be dealt with humanely.

The Minister made a promise. I do not know how long he will retain his position, but that is another day's work.

Deputy Martin left the then Department of Health and Children in a hurry.

That was not actually the case.

Perhaps Deputy Durkan wants the job of Minister for Health.

That is a remark that Deputy Martin did not need to make. I will advise the House further when we make a decision.