Patricia Stephenson (Social Democrats)

I thank the witnesses for the presentations. The point Professor Hanna ended on around the inequity of access for patients North and South is really interesting, whether for the proton therapy or others. It would be interesting to hear other aspects of that.

I want to go to Ms Gaynor and ask a little bit more about the patient supports and what role the all-island network could play in strengthening those. She, again, talked about the differential treatment options that patients North and South get. Is there an intergovernmental role that we could push for, as policymakers, in terms of equalising that a bit more? In particular, I would like to mention LauraLynn, which is the only hospice in the South at the moment. That is a really big challenge. Is there a role for the all-island network, particularly around patient support and family support? I am also thinking in terms of hospice care.