asked the Minister for Health the grants or financial assistance which are available from his Department for establishing and running a nursing home for old people.
Written Answers - Assistance for Nursing Home.
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I presume that the Deputy is referring to the establishment and running of private nursing homes. I have no statutory powers to make capital funds available for the establishment of such homes. Health boards pay subventions towards the maintenance costs of eligible patients in homes approved under section 54 of the Health Act 1970.