Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As Mr. Daly said, the statistics show that people are living longer and we will need more private nursing homes. I know that private nursing homes are under pressure. When I am out canvassing, I go into them and I am told they are trying to keep the doors open and provide a service but it is getting harder. It tells its own story.

How does Mr. Daly think the fair deal scheme is working? It was a good idea when it was introduced by the then Minister for Health, Mary Harney, and everyone was delighted with it. How does he think it is working now from his perspective and the perspective of private nursing home providers?