Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005
167 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the family of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies under the national repayment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15446/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraA special Cabinet sub-committee comprising the Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, the Attorney General, Mr. Brady, and myself has been established to consider the issue of repayment in light of the Supreme Court judgment. Full details of a repayment scheme will be announced as soon as possible and it is the intention to make repayments as automatic as possible.
The provisions of the judgment relate to charges for publicly funded long-term residential care. People in publicly contracted beds in private nursing homes are covered by the terms of the judgment. The provisions of the judgment do not apply to individuals in private nursing homes who have entered these homes under the nursing home subvention scheme.
Any person who considers that they or a family member may be eligible for repayment may register their interest in advance with the Health Service Executive, by writing to the National Refund Scheme, HSE Midland Area, Arden Road, Tullamore, County Offaly or by e-mail to refundscheme@mailq.hse.ie, or by calling the helpline 1800 777737 during office hours.
