Mr. Tony O'Brien:

I think the Deputy is referring to the coming within regulation of the registration of the residential disability sector approximately 18 or 19 months ago, which required inspection followed by registration of those facilities and ascribed certain standards to be met. First of all, I should say on the record that those standards are appropriate and in the round are to be welcomed. However, one of the challenges the HSE faces is that the cost of compliance is quite considerable.