Dr. Josep Figueras:

Absolutely. I would very much agree with Professor Pollock. Of course, as the Chairman can see, I do not know enough about Ireland. One should take my comments with a pinch of salt. Clearly, that would be an area I would prioritise. Universal health coverage in Ireland is something I, as an outside, feel one should prioritise. In some areas, legislation is fundamental. I am talking much more about framework legislation in areas such as more choice, such as new models of provision and such as integrated care, where one wants flexibility and one wants the system to adapt to that.

We are talking about this fundamental principle of legislation. I did not know there was not clear legislation in the system. I very much agree with that. The step towards full health coverage is fundamental, with primary health care in particular. I very much agree with that. We do not want legislation that goes into detailed benefit packages either. I would not recommend that.