Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent)
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I come from County Wexford, which has a significant amount of private provision compared with public. I do not understand how a public bed in Wexford that is within 15 km of the closest private bed costs a little short of €1,600 where the private bed costs €910 under the fair deal scheme. There should not be any disparity in the calculation of the cost of providing the service. The facilities in question are within 15 km of each other and the staffing issues relating to both are similar. It is not easy to get staff in the sector.