Harney ‘had no choice over fees action’

TÁNAISTE Mary Harney last night again defended her decision to fight the repayment of nursing home charges in at least two cases - saying claims for damages had forced her hand.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2006 - 00:00

Claire O'Sullivan

In two cases taken by the families of nursing home patients, the State has denied it has any obligation to repay charges.

This stance comes despite a Supreme Court ruling last year that charges made to patients at public nursing homes were illegal.

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