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

That matter is currently being examined by the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Jim Daly, to ensure there is full transparency around charges in order that people know what they are for and that they only apply for additional or extra services and activities, and not for those that would be expected from a nursing home. This is an issue of concern to many elderly people and their families but the Minister of State is aware of it and he is working on it.

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