David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

That is an important point and I accept it. I just want to put a further two questions to Ms Clyne because we are tight on time. There is an awful lot I would like to ask about, but we are confined by the time limits. Ms Clyne mentioned preparation for the winter flu season and what will happen with the added concern of Covid-19. Those concerns relate to vaccinations and how they are rolled out, as Ms Clyne referred to. I ask her to expand on that.

Ms Clyne has also talked about the need to increase physical capacity in the system. We have also heard from the HSE that the two-metre social distancing rule has meant that capacity is down approximately 25% in acute settings. Is there a need to get additional physical space? Is that what Ms Clyne is calling for and has she made submissions to the Department and HSE in that regard? What type of physical accommodation is Ms Clyne talking about? What would that additional capacity be needed for?