Ms Anne O'Connor:

The Deputy is right in terms of that specific instance, where there was not a consultant. We have said previously that what made this situation different was that there had been no consultant there for so long. We have occasions where consultants go on leave or we have short gaps. In this case, there was no consultant for years and that is something that we, as a system, need to ensure does not happen.

In terms of how consultants work together, they engage in extensive continuing medial education. They have education sessions and work with each other in teams within settings. They call each other out. They have rounds, grand rounds and all of that.