Mr. Eugene Banks:

The specific rate is arrived at in light of all the facilities, as described by Deputy Cassells, that are available in the particular centre. It has to take into account the provision of food, light, heat, clothing, rates, water, television licences and the entire range of facilities available in any home. All the families in Mosney effectively have their own front door, if I can use that phrase. All the services provided to that home are paid for by the State through the payments to the companies in question.