Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)

With regard to the health long-term residential care services Bill, I have received correspondence from HSE South telling me it is not considering enhanced subvention payments at present until the fair deal scheme is put in place. I seek clarification from the Tánaiste. Is the HSE operating an embargo at present? The HSE has informed me that anyone who had their charges increased from the beginning of the new year will not have those charges considered under the enhancement and——

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