Nursing Home Subventions.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2004

Tuesday, 15 June 2004

Questions (302)

John McGuinness

Question:

353 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if the full cost of a private nursing home will be covered for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow or a long-stay bed provided at St. Luke’s, Kilkenny, in view of the financial circumstances of their family and the serious medical circumstances; and if a decision will be expedited in the case. [17176/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of health services for people living in County Carlow is a matter for the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the South Eastern Health Board to investigate the position on the case and to reply directly to the Deputy.