Mr. Damien McCallion:

Each hospital has clear guidance in relation to what they need to do to protect patient flow but there are regional variations. There are parts of the country where acute hospitals have difficulties in accessing step-down facilities. That capacity does not exist in some areas and we have seen some retrenchment in the private sector as well, which we would have used in some geographical areas. There is variation in that regard but I know from talking to the CEOs, clinical directors and chief officers that they are very clear about what they need to do. That said, there are some areas that will be under more pressure than others. There is no question about that.