Jimmy Harte (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for that reply. The fact it seems to be geographically specific, perhaps there are more medical card reviews in Donegal because of the population profile and unemployment but the local office should contact the families of those in nursing homes. People have to ask their relations in nursing homes about their assets and they are not perhaps compos mentis. The local office should contact the nursing home to inquire about particular difficulties. I know a family who were normally on top of their affairs but in this instance they felt constrained and did not want to put down information that they were not sure about. Families are not always aware of the help that is available because this might be only happening for the first time.