Mr. Pat Healy:

We obviously want to prioritise a reduction in waiting lists, if possible, and we would also be looking for an increase to take account of demographics. To stand still, demographics means that we will have to provide more just to keep things steady. We would like to gain sufficient resources to eat into the 6,500 strong waiting list of people who are awaiting service. Some of those already have some service but they are looking for more. Some people have no service.