Mr. Tadhg Daly:

Absolutely. According to HIQA reports, the standard of building and physical environment in the private sector is better than many in the State sector. Dependency levels is a line thrown out from time to time but in effect there is a care and needs assessment. All those who are assessed as requiring residential care are assessed by the HSE. The Dementia Services Information and Development Centre highlighted that the HSE was much more restrictive in its admission policy regarding residents who are not independently mobile.