This demonstrates that the embargo is a crude instrument. It is not working and is driving up budgets for hospitals rather than driving down costs. Unfortunately, it is now resulting in front-line services and beds for the elderly being taken out of the system, including from St Patrick's Geriatric Hospital in Waterford, where 22 beds were closed, and St Michael's ward in the hospital in Dungarvan. When will the Minister for Health attend the House to address all these issues of concern?