Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2008
314 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Health and Children the cost to the Exchequer of subventions paid to persons in nursing homes in 2007; the estimated cost in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39987/08]
View answerIn 2007, expenditure by the HSE on nursing home subventions was almost €205 million. In the course of 2008, an additional €12 million was provided to meet costs associated with nursing home subventions and existing contract beds. On this basis, the HSE have advised that in excess of €200 million will be spent on nursing home subventions during 2008.
315 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons in private nursing homes who were in receipt of subventions in 2007; the number of same who were in receipt of enhanced subventions and of reduced subventions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39988/08]
View answerAccording to the HSE's annual report for 2007, there were 8,467 people in receipt of basic subvention at 31 December 2007. Of these, 4,982 were also in receipt of enhanced subvention.
