Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 22 Feb 2001

Vol. 531 No. 2

Written Answers. - Nursing Home Subventions.

John McGuinness

Question:

99 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the recent Ombudsman's report on nursing home subventions, he will have investigations made into the reason nursing home subvention was refused to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the support this person should have received; and the steps which will be taken to reimburse the family. [5258/01]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Dr. Moffatt)

As the Deputy is aware, the provision of services in the Kilkenny area is a matter for the South Eastern Health Board. I have asked the chief executive officer of the board to examine this case and respond to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.