Austin Deasy
Question:344 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Health and Children when the increase in subvention rates will be paid to people in the South-Eastern Health Board area. [25988/01]
Vol. 543 No. 2
344 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Health and Children when the increase in subvention rates will be paid to people in the South-Eastern Health Board area. [25988/01]
The Nursing Homes (Subvention) Regulations, 1993, are administered by the health boards and the Eastern Regional Health Authority. There are currently three maximum rates of subvention payable – £90, £120, £150 – in accordance with three levels of dependency – medium, high, maximum – which are eligible for subvention. The new rates represent a 25% increase and were introduced on 1 April last. I am advised by the South-Eastern Health Board that the board has implemented this rates increase.