Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have the greatest difficulty with that. I understand that the ratio was the subject of a legal obligation at some stage. Mr. O'Brien has told me that no such obligation exists now. I understand it was in place previously. I also have a difficulty with Mr. O'Brien's point about choice. My understanding is that when people come forward to look for beds in nursing homes, they are more or less told which nursing homes are available. I see somebody shaking their head. I am speaking on the basis of my experience on the ground in Galway.