Dr. Cillian De Gascun:

The current testing system was set up in the context of a pandemic, and my understanding is that the HSE is working on a more sustainable, longer-term solution for the coming winter season. At the moment what we have has worked incredibly well and a huge amount of work has gone into getting it up to where it needs to be. However, given the way it has been established, with the number of volunteer staff and staff seconded from elsewhere, I believe a longer-term solution is required.