Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 February 2005
138 Mr. Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Wexford is entitled to a refund following the Supreme Court decision of 16 February 2005 regarding the overcharging of patients in public and private nursing homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6283/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is studying the Supreme Court judgment in detail and will take on board all the consequences for policy and law arising from the judgment. A special Cabinet sub-committee comprising the Taoiseach, the Minister for Finance, the Attorney General and myself has been established to consider the issue of repayment in light of the judgment.
139 Mr. Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Wexford is entitled to a refund or moneys following the Supreme Court decision of 16 February 2005 regarding overcharging of patients in public and private nursing homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6284/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is studying the Supreme Court judgment in detail and will take on board all the consequences for policy and law arising from the judgment. A special Cabinet sub-committee comprising the Taoiseach, the Minister for Finance, the Attorney General and myself has been established to consider the issue of repayment in light of the judgment.
140 Mr. Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the category of nursing home patient that will qualify for a refund as a result of the Supreme Court decision of 16 February 2005; and if the legal representatives and heirs of a deceased person who would have been entitled to a refund will be allowed to claim the overpayment. [6285/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is studying the Supreme Court judgment in detail and will take on board all the consequences for policy and law arising from the judgment. A special Cabinet sub-committee comprising the Taoiseach, the Minister for Finance, the Attorney General and myself has been established to consider the issue of repayment in light of the judgment.
