Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

Two particular issues have been raised by Members and we must not confuse them, although they are related. One relates to the nursing home subvention scheme, the subject of this legislation, while the other is the funding of long-term care. Members have pointed out the faults and failings attached to the subvention scheme and the changes they would like to see introduced. I repeat, however, that it is on the advice of the Attorney General that we are placing the subvention scheme on a primary legislative basis.

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