Michael Collins (Cork South West, Independent)
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185. To ask the Minister for Health when the changes to the fair deal scheme will be introduced that will allow the scheme to be backdated three years for nursing home residents that pass on their farms and businesses to relatives. [20353/18]

Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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My Department has been advancing work on this matter and having regard for this complex issue and for the sensitivities of the Scheme I requested legal advice from the office of the Attorney General regarding potential changes to the legislation that will address this matter.

The Department has received this advice and is exploring the policy and legislative changes necessary and any potential impacts as a result of amending the Scheme. A Memo for Government on this issue will be brought forward shortly and subject to Government approval and the drafting process, I then hope to bring forward these legislative proposals thereafter.