Nursing Home Subventions.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 February 2008

Thursday, 7 February 2008

Questions (82)

John Cregan

Question:

81 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Health and Children when the necessary legislation will be implemented to ensure commencement of the fair deal subvention scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4249/08]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Deputy Máire Hoctor)

The Bill providing for the Fair Deal scheme is at a very advanced stage and is being finalised by the Office of the Attorney General at present. It is intended to publish the Bill as soon as possible following Government approval.