Michael Harty (Clare, Independent)
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My apologies, when statutory home care is introduced, there is an expectation that this will come at no cost but obviously will be a cost to the client. I have heard people speak of it being a free service but it cannot be a free service. What is the estimated ratio in terms of cost-sharing?

Obviously, the client will have to make a contribution and the State will make a contribution. When it does come in, what do the witnesses believe the ratio will be? Will it depend on the amount of service required? Will it be a specific percentage.