Máire Hoctor (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)

The HIQA report is due on the desk of the Minister shortly and we will not be found wanting in putting together the regulations that will underpin the guidelines when they are finally presented.

The Deputy gave an example of a shopkeeper. The immediate contribution by the applicant towards the cost of his or her care will be based on 80% of his or her assessable income. In the case of a shopkeeper, this refers to his or her earnings, or for an older person, his or her pension. Depending on the amount of assessable income there will also be a deferred contribution of up to 5% of the applicant's assets, such as his or her home.

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