Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The scheme still exists but has been closed to new entrants for a number of years. For a new scheme to be put in place requires new primary legislation and financial provision. The legislation is being drafted by the Department of Health. Financial provision for it will form part of the discussions for the Estimates this year. Both elements are required to allow us to bring a new scheme into place for next year.

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