Reform of 'Fair Deal' scheme on the way
Reform of the Fair Deal scheme is under way as cabinet prepares for legislative proposals on the capping of payments to nursing homes. File Picture.
Legislative proposals will be presented to the cabinet shortly to cap nursing home support scheme financial contributions based on farm and business assets at three years, where a family successor commits to working the productive asset.
Minister of State at the Department of Health Mary Butler said last week a finalised draft of a legislative bill has been signed by the Attorney General, concerning reform of the nursing home support scheme, commonly known as the fair deal scheme.
