Nursing Homes Support Scheme Oversight

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Questions (670)

Finian McGrath

Question:

670. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on the fair deal scheme (details supplied). [6935/13]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Nursing Homes Support Scheme is operated by the Health Service Executive. There are 18 Nursing Homes Support Offices nationally which are available to answer questions about the Scheme and to assist with the application process. The relevant Nursing Homes Support Office for the individual referred to by the Deputy is based in Naas. The phone number for the office is 045-880400.