Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)

I would like to ask a question on secondary legislation. I am sure the Tánaiste is aware that bills have been issued to the parents of mentally handicapped children and young adults who are staying in sheltered housing, requiring them to pay all their weekly income except for €35. That is being done under the nursing home charges legislation. Has the statutory instrument enabling this to take place been laid before the House? What is the position with it? I understand that a statutory instrument would have been required, but I cannot find it.

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