Mr. Tadhg Daly:

The other speakers have outlined, and many commentators have spoken about, the dedication and commitment of staff throughout the system. People who work in nursing homes are exceptional and we are hopeful the majority of them will return to the sector, although clearly that is a challenge. On the issue the Deputy raised about the sustainability of the sector, there is a significant discrepancy in the funding model, and until that is addressed, it will continue to impact on recruitment and retention. That needs to be dealt with as part of the review of the nursing homes support scheme.