Seanad debates

Wednesday, 15 November 2006

3:00 pm

Photo of Michael KittMichael Kitt (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the report on the Leas Cross nursing home. I understand the nursing home subvention is much higher in the eastern part of the country than it is in, for example, the western region. We must address this issue. I advocate the home-care package, which has been very beneficial and under which up to €150 million was provided in the last budget. That money should be available for patients everywhere, regardless of whether they remain at home or are placed in nursing homes. Families are aware of the good care that has been provided in many nursing homes. I am aware the home care package costs money but I believe it must be retained.

If any Minister has spoken about the matter of pensions more than any other it is the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan.

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