Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2021
683. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the way the €30 million announced in budget 2022 for older persons will be allocated; the sub-allocation to measures within this new measures grouping in tabular form; the amount remaining unallocated; the amount which relates to other new measures funding group commitments; if this is included as a whole or pro-rata; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57510/21]
View answerA total of €2.33 billion has been allocated to older persons services in Budget 2022. Areas of priority are dementia support and service provision, home support, the implementation of the recommendations of the Covid-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel and the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Act 2021, which enhances accessibility and affordability of the Scheme for more farm and business-owning families.
The funding for new developments is as follows;
|
- |
€m |
|
Implementation of COVID-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel recommendations |
17.6 |
|
Expansion/enhancement of Dementia services |
7.3 |
|
Other Older Persons Services |
4.8 |
|
Total |
29.7 |
The Health Service Executive’s National Service Plan 2022 has not yet been finalised and, as such, the sub-allocation has yet to be formally agreed.
