In recent months residents have been asked to pay extra money for services including newspapers…where previously, these costs were included in the fees paid.
Under the Fair Deal scheme, 80 percent of the person's social welfare payment per week goes towards the cost of the home, leaving an average of 40 euro per week…
Tipperary Labour senator Denis Landy raised the issue in the Seanad this week…he says that it's an attack on some of the most venerable members of society.
