Comhairle na nOspidéal has undertaken a detailed review of the structures, operation and staffing of accident and emergency departments. The report entitled, Report of the Committee on Accident & Emergency Services, not only deals with the staffing of accident and emergency departments at consultant level it also links reform of accident and emergency departments with the need to look critically at hospital processes and patient flows through hospitals. The report provides valuable advice on the structure of our emergency services and the necessary linkages which will be required to eliminate delays in emergency departments. The provision of accident and emergency services must also be seen in the context of a range of additional initiatives being taken by the Government to significantly enhance the treatment capacity of the hospital and community sectors.