Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)

I want to raise two issues. First, we are approaching Christmas and we were promised a new scheme for nursing home subvention would be in place on 1 January. When will the nursing home Bill come before the House because many people in my constituency are experiencing problems? Second, when will we have a further debate on agriculture in the House? A young farmer telephoned my home last night. His father died at 50 years of age. He could not take out administration and he is now caught in a situation where he will be unable to get any grant aid. It is essential that a debate be held on the future, if any, of farming in this country.

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