Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021

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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

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   17 May 2021
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   18 May 2021
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   20 May 2021
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   30 Jun 2021
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   14 Jul 2021
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   14 Jul 2021
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   15 Jul 2021
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   16 Jul 2021
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   16 Jul 2021
10. Enacted

    22 Jul 2021