Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 April 2014
598. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the fair deal scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16256/14]
View answerThe individual referred to by the Deputy has appealed the decision in relation to his application for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme to the HSE. The HSE has advised that the appeal was not allowed because the weekly contribution payable by the individual toward the cost of his nursing home care was correctly calculated by the HSE Nursing Homes Support Office in accordance with the provisions of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 and the HSE's National Guidelines for the Standardised Implementation of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme.
The Minister for Health has no role in reviewing appeals under the statutory Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009. If a person is dissatisfied with the outcome of an appeal, they may appeal to the High Court against the decision on a point of law. Individuals may also take their case to the Office of the Ombudsman.
