Fair Deal scheme could face court challenge
The latest reform on Fair Deal places a legal obligation on older people to transfer an asset not in their name to avail of the three years means assessment. File Picture.
The Fair Deal scheme is back in the spotlight this week after the prospect of a court challenge to the reform emerged because of the scheme’s failure to recognise farm transfers in advance of an older person entering long-term care.
Deputy Denis Naughten raised the matter during Dail Committee discussions earlier this week.
