Ms Mary O'Kelly:

We have that information across all our services. It is not exclusive to mental health in our community healthcare organisation, CHO, area. We are at a disadvantage geographically in working in the greater Dublin area, with house prices and rents being what they are. In addition to prices, there is a lack of availability. That is something for consideration. I have brought up that matter with the Deputy previously. To Senator Conway's point, it is an ask to look at Dublin weighting for staff who have to pay over the odds for accommodation or mortgages, whatever it is, in that area.

The team has been very creative. Its members have instituted a piece where they look at the rosters every nine to 12 weeks so they are planning ahead all the time. We have a mixed methodology for staffing, which is something we have to do, that is a combination of permanent, temporary and agency staff. We look to work with the same providers, when we need to go to an agency, to ensure we have continuity on the ward or in the inpatient unit because it is specialist. We look for the same staff who have the knowledge, expertise and experience in those units.