Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2015
436. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health his plans for older persons resident in long-term residential units with no means for payment of residential care costs for their stay in nursing homes for the period between approval by the Health Service Executive and their fair deal commencing which is often three to four months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2626/15]
View answerThe HSE controls the rate at which funding is released in order to operate within budget for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. All applicants approved for the Scheme are put on the national placement list in order of their approval date to ensure equity nationally.
Individuals who are awaiting funding approval can contact their local HSE Area Manager's Office to discuss their circumstances and the options that may be available in the interim. The provision of services is, however, subject to the level of resources available.
