Nicky McFadden (Fine Gael)

The idea that the private sector should have to furnish accounts and the public sector should not is unfair. I cannot understand this. There are differences in the two sets of figures. It is most unfair on those who are trying to run a business and provide the best possible care in private nursing homes. There is no appeals mechanism and I believe the people who need care will find the system wanting. It is regrettable that the people concerned and their families will have no means by which they will be able to appeal a decision made by the Department or the National Treatment Purchase Fund. It will have a serious effect on the way people access care.