Departmental Schemes
Seanad Éireann — 2024-02-27
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Maria Byrne (FG), Agricultural Panel

I thank the Minister of State. I welcome the increased funding, the increased number of houses being built and the work of the AHBs, but in the case to which I refer there are no issues relating to the house, planning or legal rights. It was tied up in the fair deal nursing home scheme. The issue is that the lady who is selling the house is now talking about pulling out of the deal as it has been going on for so long. Obviously, she wants to get probate sorted out and her relative's affairs in order. The family in the house is now left in limbo. They are being told that if the problem is not solved soon, the house will be placed on the private market. Is there anybody to whom these people can reach out?
There needs to be somebody put in charge to liaise with people in this situation.

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Sitting date: 2024-02-27