Mr. Liam Woods:

The occupancy has been growing, as I indicated in my opening statement and as the Deputy referred to. Since 5 May, when the NPHET decision was reversed, that has been a priority for us. The number of patients going through private facilities has been growing. We will look to continue that through to the end of June and, indeed, beyond based on a new arrangement.

The total requirement for healthcare is increasing. The Deputy knows that. That is clearly documented pre-Covid. Covid brings some new and urgent requirements around providing care. As we look forward in the HSE, we are looking at the winter. In any event, we are looking at a time period that goes beyond the end of August. We have got to look through to March next year and make sure we have plans in place to address what will happen over the coming winter.