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21/07/2015
Govt 'Cannot Be Trusted' On Fair Deal Scheme - FF
Fianna Fáil has said the government "cannot be trusted" on the Fair Deal Scheme.
Spokesperson on Dublin, Senator Darragh O'Brien, said since 2011 the Government has betrayed older people on a number of fronts.
Mr O'Brien said: "The Government has said that there will be no change to the rates of contribution asked of participants. Are they just referring to the 80% of income currently sought? Or are they also ruling out the any change in the 22.5% maximum asset contribution based on the value of participants' homes after they die?
"I would be very sceptical about any commitments this Government makes about this. Despite the fact that in opposition, Enda Kenny spoke of a 'new death tax of 15%', James Reilly hiked the asset contribution up to 22.5% in 2013. So the fact is that this Government has a record in increasing charges under the Fair Deal."
(CD/JP)
Spokesperson on Dublin, Senator Darragh O'Brien, said since 2011 the Government has betrayed older people on a number of fronts.
Mr O'Brien said: "The Government has said that there will be no change to the rates of contribution asked of participants. Are they just referring to the 80% of income currently sought? Or are they also ruling out the any change in the 22.5% maximum asset contribution based on the value of participants' homes after they die?
"I would be very sceptical about any commitments this Government makes about this. Despite the fact that in opposition, Enda Kenny spoke of a 'new death tax of 15%', James Reilly hiked the asset contribution up to 22.5% in 2013. So the fact is that this Government has a record in increasing charges under the Fair Deal."
(CD/JP)
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