asked the Minister for Health if he will provide incentives for the development of more private geriatric care nursing homes.
Written Answers - Geriatric Care.
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I do not intend to provide incentives for the development of more private nursing homes since in my view the emphasis should instead be placed on the development of comprehensive community services for the elderly. For this reason the approval of additional homes for subvention payments under section 54 of the Health Act 1970 is being deferred for the present.