More than 13,000 people who have land under long-term leases could potentially face nursing home bills in excess of €120,000 per year
What is the Fair Deal Scheme?
Thousands of Irish farm families are facing a potential financial ‘ticking time bomb’ under the Fair Deal scheme to cover nursing home fees – which can cost over €120,000 a year.
Information obtained by the Farming Independent reveals that over 13,000 people have land under long-term leases, which disqualifies them from bring eligible for the three-year cap under the Fair Deal scheme.
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