Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

Enshrined in this legislation is the principle that nobody will pay more than the cost of care. From the debate on Committee Stage, I understood that the Minister, Deputy Mary Harney, would listen to the points raised so eloquently by Deputy Connaughton on Committee Stage and take them on board. The amendments tabled by the Minister of State appear to take on board the concerns expressed and have gone further in embracing the business community at large, not just the agricultural community. I am sure the Minister of State will clarify this point.

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