Care of the elderly

SUGGESTIONS from Opposition politicians that the Government’s new policy on funding for elderly care could mean someone’s home might be “sold from under them” amount to scaremongering.

It is obvious there will be a concerted campaign to sow fear and confusion in a bid to reap a harvest in votes.

The reality is that for the first time in this State an aspect of healthcare will have guaranteed and universal coverage, with the distinction between private and public abolished and any payment due set strictly in accordance with ability to pay.

Really, this ought to be welcomed and not used as an opportunity to indulge in the politics of fear.

Declan Harmon

29 Whitethorn Crescent

Palmerstown

Dublin 20