Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I will take on board what the Minister has said about the inclusion of the system of tax relief for nursing home fees in the overall review. The Minister has taken on board the concerns I expressed about the criteria which might apply for the relief entitlements. We would like the criteria to be clearly focused on health, welfare and justice. As I have said, investment needs to be balanced to support the public and community sectors. I am happy to let the matter rest until the review has been completed. I will not move amendment No. 15. I await the report mentioned by the Minister.

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