Reforms of the State’s nursing home scheme which will reduce contributions for farmers and business owners should be in place before the Dáil summer recess, Minister of State for Older People Mary Butler has said. The Cabinet today signed off on significant changes to the Nursing Home Support Scheme (NHSS), also known as Fair Deal, which will reduce the financial burden on farmers and businesses owners. It has been agreed it will be considered but will not be introduced as part of the current Fair Deal bill. This means a farm or business could become unviable if a person remain in a nursing home for lengthy period. This situation may place unnecessary financial pressures on these families and could challenge the future viability of the farm or business,” she added.

Source: Irish Independent May 11, 2021 16:07 UTC