Liam Twomey (Wexford, Fine Gael)

However, when the Minister announced her plan last December, she stated no assessment would be needed and if a person needed nursing home care, he or she would receive it. Is the Minister of State saying 5% of the value of the house will be taken regardless under the new plan? It is as confusing as hell. I do not know why he is inserting this provision. It either dies on 1 January 2008 or it does not.

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