Mr. Stephen Mulvany:

Maybe I have not made myself clear. The report states that a standard assessment is carried out. As I understand it, though colleagues may have better information on this, that assessment looks at the incontinence wear requirements of residents in both public and private nursing homes and the HSE provides that free of charge. From time to time, there may be an additional requirement for incontinence wear. That is outside the normal contract and therefore a charge may be levied by the private hospital. In practice, I understand the HSE does not levy an additional charge in most cases. That is the issue. It is one of disparity as opposed to breach of contract.