Eamon Scanlon (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Over a year ago, the Government gave a commitment in the budget that it would make changes to the fair deal scheme, particularly with regard to small farm families and small businesses. As we know, there is a 7.5% charge on the family home for three years. A commitment was given that the same would apply to land and small businesses. It is creating severe hardship for many small business owners and small farm families. When will the changes to the scheme be made?

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