David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I agree. I have been saying for some time that, if we want to solve the problems in our emergency departments and acute hospitals, we need to look at the community, step-down, convalescent and rehabilitation beds.

I move to a second issue and two related issues. I am seeking information. Page 11 of the document refers to agency savings. No matter how many times I ask this question, I do not always get the answer. Maybe there will be an answer today and, if not, I would like it to be given. My question relates to information I sought weeks ago and which the secretariat has confirmed we still have not received. We were promised it and had quite a lengthy discussion on it. What was the total agency spend for the end of 2021 and what is it anticipated to be at the end of 2022?