Nursing Homes Support Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 February 2012

Thursday, 9 February 2012

Questions (249, 250)

Mattie McGrath

Question:

252 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason an application for the nursing home support scheme was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if she will review this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7508/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Kathleen Lynch)

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Jack Wall

Question:

253 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is being overcharged in respect of the payment of the fair deal programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7509/12]

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Kathleen Lynch)

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.