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Major Changes Could Be On The Way For The Fair Deal Scheme

Major changes could be on the way for the Fair Deal scheme. The Irish Independent reports today...

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08.53 27 Jul 2021


Major Changes Could Be On The Way For The Fair Deal Scheme


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08.53 27 Jul 2021


Major changes could be on the way for the Fair Deal scheme. The Irish Independent reports today that Income raised from family homes being rented out while their owner is in nursing home care will be exempt from contributions to the State’s Fair Deal scheme under soon-to-be-revealed plans. 

Sarah LennonExecutive Director of Sage Advocacy joined Ciara on the show.

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