Michael McCarthy (Labour)

In the recent case to which I referred, an inspectorate contracted by Bord Fáilte used different standards to those applied by the Southern Health Board in relation to the proximity of washing and toilet facilities in the same accommodation unit. My amendment intends to cover such cases. I accept what the Minister says. I will withdraw the amendment if he gives us a commitment that the practice of differing standards will not be encouraged by the Department when such inspectorates are being put under contract by the new body in the future.