Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 October 2014
89. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Health the position regarding persons (details supplied) who are not receiving an adequate financial contribution to nursing care for a parent as well as adequate support for a dependent child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39502/14]
View answerThe Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Allowable Deductions) Regulations 2014 came into effect on the 1st September 2014. These Regulations have expanded the definition of "Allowable Deductions" in the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 to allow the HSE to make allowance for dependent children. The Regulations now enable the HSE to allow a standard amount equivalent to the allowance already used for medical card income assessments. This is considered the most equitable way to address this issue.
