Joe O'Toole (Independent)

I was unaware of this matter and I commend Senator Fitzgerald on raising it. In one such set of circumstances the Government will recognise that the cost of nursing home charges will definitely be taken into consideration on each occasion. In other circumstances, such as those contemplated by this legislation, it will not. Is there not invidious discrimination in that respect and is it not the case that this Bill prevents people from getting arrangements exactly in line with the other fair deal legislation?