Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

With all respect to the Minister and Minister of State, the responses they have given create a deeper crisis of confidence in the fair deal scheme for the future, because of the lack of certainty. The questions posed and responses received are hugely problematic for many people. How quickly after the receipt of the review report on Friday will the Minister be in a position to make a clear statement of intent on the future of the fair deal scheme? How quickly will he be in a position to say that we are back to processing to approval stage and that beds will be reopened and access will be provided for people who needed long-term nursing home care? Will the Minister respond as quickly as possible after Friday?

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