Seanad debates

Friday, 15 December 2006

11:00 am

Photo of Terry LeydenTerry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I accept that. The VHI should devise a scheme to enable people to contribute funds for their retirement. The proposal by the Minister for Health and Children to recoup a percentage of a nursing home resident's moneys following his or her death may be unconstitutional. Article 43.1.2° of the Constitution states: "The State accordingly guarantees to pass no law attempting to abolish the right of private ownership or the general right to transfer, bequeath and inherit property".

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