Mr. Liam Woods:

The Deputy asked about solutions relating to the elderly. The investments around that will be very important. The work in Ennis will be critical and the work in the community intervention team, CIT, across the road from the hospital is also hugely supportive of frail elderly management. Part of that is reflecting in a reduced admission rate for those over 75 years which could be a very positive outcome that we need to grow. From speaking to our geriatricians, we know we can maintain more people in the community. The primary care investment of up to 1,000 which is indicated has a key part to play. It can play a key role on those hospital sites, which could support Dooradoyle. Limerick is looking at a further 92-bed expansion at further remove, but that is a larger-scale building project.