Nursing Homes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2023

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Questions (618)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

618. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health if a court challenge has been taken against the HSE, his Department, him or all three in relation to differentiated payments between private and HSE nursing homes under the nursing home subvention scheme (fair deal); if so, the stage this case is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22527/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Department of Health wishes to advise the Deputy that at this time, there have been no court challenges taken against the Minister or Department of Health regarding the differentiated payments between private and HSE nursing homes under the Nursing Home Support Scheme (Fair Deal) in this jurisdiction. The query was also referred to the HSE for direct response.