Dr. Stephen Browne:

The rates given in A Vision for Change are per 100,000 of the population, so it is a static figure. When population increases, there will be an increased need. I also draw the Deputy's attention to Planning for Health, a copy of which has been provided. This shows that, due to pure demographic variables, it is estimated there will be an increased pressure on bed availability for mental health throughout the country over the next number of years of 0.9% per annum.