Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I think it is a significant option. If we are telling people under the age of 65 years – it is happening in the country today – especially those with disabilities, that the only statutory option is to go into a nursing home, then that is not acceptable. We should try to create another pathway. It would not be an exact replica of the fair deal scheme but it could be a similar type of scheme for people to avail of services in their home. We will launch the consultation process on this shortly and I would welcome the input of committee members.