Trevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Senator Cullinane would be a great deal more belligerent than me.

Section 7 amends Schedule 1 to the Nursing Home Support Scheme Act 2009 to increase the asset contribution from 5% to 7.5% for people who enter nursing home care after the enactment of the Bill. We are of the view that the bulk of the provisions in this part of the Bill will have considerably negative consequences for individuals who rely on them. In my opinion, they will place further financial pressure on such people and will undermine the entire premise and purpose of the scheme. As a result, Sinn Féin will be opposing the section.