Mr. Tony O'Brien:

I will ask Mr. John Hennessy, who is our lead in this area, to provide a written response to that. In deference to the committee I did not bring as large a crew as I might have done because not every member appreciates that. I do not have all of that information to hand but we will certainly respond fully to that point. The issue the Chairman raises is a very real one. The age profile of our general practice in the community is a cause for concern, particularly if we are to be in the position to give effect to the significant and laudable aspirations of the Sláintecare report. This is a fundamental issue.