Care of the Elderly.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2005

Tuesday, 22 February 2005

Questions (138)

Tom Hayes

Question:

135 Mr. Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the estimate of money owed to persons or their families from Tipperary South as a result of the Supreme Court decision of 16 February 2005, that the Health Bill is unconstitutional; if there is no current estimate for County Tipperary, when an estimate will be available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5925/05]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

My Department is currently studying the Supreme Court judgment in detail and will take on board all the consequences for policy and law arising from the judgment. The details of a repayment scheme to address the situation following the Supreme Court decision are currently being finalised and it is only after this that it would be possible to calculate the money owed by specific area.