Mr. Liam Woods:

I thank the Deputy. I absolutely share his view on the difficult year it has been for staff and, of course, there will be significant catch-up. We have learned that from the first phase, where there was significant loss of activity, which we are experiencing once again. We are looking to offset that as best we can into the private environment right now, but the Deputy is right in saying that when we get through this wave, we will still have significant catch-up. In terms of capacity, the 1,146 beds we are putting in is a contribution to that. Obviously, the NTPF has significant additional funds this year as well. I think its budget may be €130 million this year, and that can also support and assist.

I might ask my colleague, Ms Angela Fitzgerald, if there is anything further she would wish to add to that and I will come back in on Carrick-on-Suir.