Olivia Mitchell
Question:287 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the full capital cost of the provision of the planned heart and lung transplant unit at the Mater Hospital; the extent of the moneys which have to date been expended on planning, equipment, training, staffing and buildings; the anticipated full year revenue cost; the anticipated countrywide annual demand for lung transplants; the medical advice regarding the extent to which compatible organs will be available to meet demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26606/02]