Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 67: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the proposed fair deal scheme for subvention of care for older people in nursing homes, including the status of associated legislation and other measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12570/08]

Máire Hoctor (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)
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The Bill providing for the Fair Deal Scheme is at an advanced stage and being finalised by the Office of the Attorney General at present. The Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney, T.D. proposes to publish the Bill as soon as possible following Government approval.