Mr. Brian Purcell:

We are providing a level of care that is of a high standard. I did say it was not a perfect system. The vast majority of those within it would much prefer to be in a position where they did not have to stay in one of our centres.

They would much prefer to be in housing that might be provided by a local authority. They might be prepared then to have all the services provided in other ways. However, the cost to the State would be enormous and there is an element of the draw factor to that as well.