Mr. Liam Woods:

As much predictability as is feasible around the available moneys to invest in this area in the future is of assistance. Otherwise, it can be a little jerky. We can have stop-start dialogues because there are financial constraints within a time period. As the Chairman is aware, we are funded on an annual basis through a Vote of the Oireachtas. The estimates process is annual for us. We have indications there is a figure of €30 million for new drugs in the current service plan. In the previous 2021 budget the figure was €50 million. Those figures have become known to us through that process. I heard the former Minister's observations. One of her take-home messages was that a multi-annual resourcing framework would be of assistance. Mr. Flanagan would probably find that helpful, as he has had previous experience in the area.