Mr. Michael Fitzgerald:

In general, across CHO 4, and particularly in the Cork area, we have certain challenges with regard the infrastructure that is regulated by the Mental Health Commission. Bantry is one of those centres. The Deputy will know that in recent weeks, an appeal has been made by the HSE on a particular issue regarding the occupancy of bedrooms in Bantry. That matter will be before the District Court over the coming period. We will continue, of course, in the interim to work very closely with the regulator on any and all of those concerns. To broaden my response a little and in relation to the Deputy's first question, as the CEO said it has certainly been a challenge to attract and retain workforce and we are aware of the increase in demand and in population. I can assure the Deputy that we are working very closely on the ground to ensure that we are taking account of that. In particular, we are working on the Sharing the Vision policy and the three-year implementation plan, which is all part of providing a service that will be in the community and will support people to stay at home as much as possible.