Dr. Tony Holohan:

There is not a plan as yet that is finalised. Those things will be given consideration and all those questions will be considered. It will not just be about numbers but, most importantly, what are the different disciplines that need to be part of the public advice. It is not just the view of one person; it is not even the view of one discipline, such as public health, microbiology, infectious disease or whatever. It is the bringing together of all those disciplines to provide multi-professional advice and guidance. Whatever vehicle is needed to shape that and how big it is will all be part of the consideration.