Mr. Tadhg Daly:

From our point of view, it is up to the resident to choose the nursing home in which they wish to reside under the fair deal scheme. We have engaged with the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, and understand that an amendment to remove that provision, which the farming community regard as unfair, is with the Office of the Attorney General. That is a matter for Deputies and policymakers. I suggest that the definition of long-term residential care services, as mentioned by Deputy Cassells, should also be considered when amendments are being made to the scheme.