Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)

On the first issue to which Deputy Bannon referred, there is every possibility the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill — or, as the Minister for Health and Children refers to it, the fair deal scheme — will be challenged in the Supreme Court because it may be considered to be in conflict with our equality legislation on the basis that it is ageist. Does the Taoiseach intend to introduce a supplementary budget to ensure that people who have been put to the pin of their collars will obtain some relief——

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