Mr. Damian Ginley:

I do not have much knowledge of that. I understand it is reducing in the context of the increasing number of regulations. Carers are now being formally recognised from a terms and conditions point of view, which means the sector has become more formalised and structured.

The Deputy asked about choice. If people were coming to my home environment, I would like them to be paid appropriately, not to have to worry about things like sick pay and to have access to a pension scheme, maternity care, if needed, and guaranteed hours of employment in their contracts. I know when such people come into my home they are committed to me and the organisation and are well settled and structured. That is the choice I would like, from the point of view of a provider of home care.