Ms Phil Ní Sheaghdha:

That is a very important question. Covid-19 is still here, and we are approaching our public health service delivery on two fronts. We are providing Covid services and non-Covid services. Some private hospital beds will be available but it is imperative that they remain available to the public health service. In addition, right now we have to ensure that we try to make working in the health service as a nurse, midwife or healthcare worker the most attractive option because people who currently have childcare issues are making decisions about whether they can remain at work. That should never be the decision an essential front-line nurse or midwife has to make.