Enacted 76/2021
Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021
- Introduced
- 17 May 2021
- Last updated
- 11 Sep 2024
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- Amends the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 to change how financial support is assessed for people with farm or business interests entering long-term residential care.
- Allows certain farmers and business owners to qualify for nursing home financial support by meeting specific conditions related to their assets.
- Modifies the financial assessment rules to prevent forced asset sales for those transitioning to long-term care while protecting their farm or business.
Stage timeline
- First Stage 33rd Dáil17 May 2021
- Second Stage 33rd Dáil18 May 2021
- Committee Stage 33rd Dáil20 May 2021
- Report Stage 33rd Dáil30 Jun 2021
- Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil14 Jul 2021
- Second Stage 26th Seanad14 Jul 2021
- Committee Stage 26th Seanad15 Jul 2021
- Report Stage 26th Seanad16 Jul 2021
- Fifth Stage 26th Seanad16 Jul 2021
- Enacted22 Jul 2021