I propose to take Questions Nos. 359 and 360 together.
As the Deputy will be aware, the design team was recently appointed to prepare tender documentation for the two new BreastCheck clinical units, one at the South Infirmary-Victoria Hospital, Cork and the other at University College Hospital, Galway. It is anticipated that, subject to obtaining satisfactory planning approval, the design process, including the preparation of the tender documentation, will be completed by mid-2006.
I understand that the National Hospital Office-Comhairle board recently approved in principle 12 consultant posts required for the national roll out. The board is seeking clarification from BreastCheck regarding sessional commitments of a number of posts. Discussions are also taking place, involving my Department, on the revenue consequences of these posts.