Dr. Stephen Farry:

Before I turn to Professor Doyle, I wish to add that I agree with most of what Professor FitzGerald has said, but one point to make on the health aspect, which is very pertinent, is that the new salary contracts in Sláintecare are now, potentially, 30% to 40%, more attractive than salaries in Northern Ireland. I am not sure there is much that can be done about that in the short to medium term but it is now going to create a potential major distortion in workforce planning across the island.

Will Professor Doyle pick up the point around the surplus in the Irish finances and how sustainable that is?