Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Question:209. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 will be considered for accommodation in Redwood, County Meath. [17186/14]
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Questions (209, 210)
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Question:210. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the facilities that are available for young sufferers of dementia in Dublin and the surrounding area. [17187/14]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 and 210 together.
According to the details supplied, the individual referred to by the Deputy has been approved for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. This Scheme provides financial support to individuals who require long-term nursing home care and covers public, private and voluntary nursing homes. Redwood Extended Care Facility in Co. Meath is not registered as a nursing home and, therefore, is not covered by the Nursing Homes Support Scheme.
The HSE is working with St. James' Hospital with a view to sourcing a suitable facility which will meet the care needs of the lady concerned.