Dáil to hold emergency session to discuss denied refunds of illegal nursing home fees

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Verona Murphy TD said the issue was 'incredibly serious' and 'we need answers urgently'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Dáil and its spending watchdog are to hold “emergency” sessions in the coming days to debate allegations the State deliberately denied payment of refunds to people illegally charged nursing home fees.

The Government has asked the Attorney General to examine the matter at the heart of allegations that the State deployed a strategy to deny refunds to people illegally charged nursing home fees because it would cost the taxpayer €12bn.