Dr. Cathal Morgan:

There are a number of factors, one of which is management posts. We recently got agreement to put the management posts in place. We have entered into a mediation process with the various lead agencies such as the large not-for-profit organisations that deliver many of these services. These organisations will have to take a lead agency approach and will have to become totally responsible for their therapy services in that area in Cork. We will achieve this now we have gotten through the mediation process. It is important that there will be a streamlined process around the operational procedure so there is some guidance for clinicians as to how they will interact with the assessment officer and the various therapists who are working on the ground. I am confident we can get through this, but it will take time.