Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The existing arrangements on the level of contributions that are payable are being retained so all existing long-stay charges exemptions will apply to the new contribution regime. For those not exempted, there will be a continuing requirement to pay an appropriate and affordable maintenance-related contribution in line with current long-stay charges. The maximum contribution level will continue to be 80% of the non-contributory State pension and actual contributions will, as now, depend on the individual's income level, so there is a maximum as to how high it can be.