Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On the review, is the Minister aware that recommendations have been reported in the media? Are those accurate? When does he expect to be able to publish the recommendations and what might he expect to be in them? There are indications that additional finance will be required from clients of the scheme.

More generally, the Minister spoke a few weeks ago about unmet needs in the health service and indicated that up to €1 billion in additional funding might be required this year. I asked the Taoiseach about this the other day and he seemed to indicate that there might be a supplementary budget before the end of the year for 2015. Will that include the Fair Deal scheme? The Minister is aware of the work of ALONE and the Home First campaign, which indicates very clearly that many more seniors would do well at home if the Minister were able to put more money into home supports and home care packages. There is a long waiting list for that.

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