Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I continue to support the 22,700 people who are in nursing homes under the fair deal scheme. The whole purpose of that scheme is to support older people, regardless of their means, to have access to nursing home care. It is important to also point out that the commission on care has commenced. It is led by Mr. Alan Barrett, the chairman of the ESRI. The commission will look very closely at all the issues the Deputy has raised. It is also important-----

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