Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Before the Minister replies to the contributions Deputy Naughten and I made, I again emphasise the seriousness of the proposed increase from 5% to 7.5% of the net asset value calculable in terms of the individual's contribution under the terms of the nursing home support scheme. It is wholly inappropriate and excessive. Irrespective of current market values, there is no provision to reverse what is proposed if property market values were to improve. This is about taking more money from the net worth of individuals who have given a lifetime of work and contributions to the Exchequer and to providing for the essential services on which we all depend and which they need now in their latter days. I again urge the Minister to accept the proposed amendments.

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