Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am delighted that the section 38 and section 39 organisations are on the agenda. That is a very important piece of work that we have to do. However, I wish to again raise the issue of nursing homes and the charges relating thereto. I raised this matter months ago and I am raising it again. I am very concerned at the manner and behaviour of elements in this sector. There is a role for us in terms of scrutiny. I accept that some of the nursing homes are private entities and I know that this is a mixed sector. I would, however, like the committee to find a way to address the issues of proper regulation, accountability and transparency in that sector.

I am not making a concrete proposal on it but it is by way of reminding the Chairman that-----