Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Good morning to everyone. I hope to focus on two points, specifically overall spend and the NTPF. I also echo Deputy MacSharry's acknowledgement of the ongoing efforts in the fight against Covid-19 and tremendous work that is being done. It must be appreciated by everyone.

On the report, 33% of the entire fair deal budget for 2018 was given to HSE-funded nursing homes, which support only 20% of residents in long-term care. How is that justified? Mr. Reid has stated the entire budget has amounted to more than €1 billion to date.

However, we only reflect 20% of that in the public interest.