Mr. David Walsh:

I will speak from the perspective of the HSE. The HSE clearly notes and supports the recommendations in the expert group report, which puts an onus on us all collectively to further develop and enhance the levels of interaction and support across acute hospitals, community services within the HSE, and the private and voluntary sector. Some of the developments over recent years within HSE services, including the integrated care programme for older people, of which Dr. Kennelly has been clinical lead, show the direction in which we now need to accelerate.