Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 October 2014
154. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 646 of 15 July 2014, the number of persons on the placement list for the nursing homes support scheme; the time it is taking for funding to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38768/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn the 24th September (latest figures available) there were 2,007 people on the national placement list for funding, with average waiting times of approximately 15 weeks.
The HSE operates a national placement list for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme to enable it to operate within budget. All applicants who are approved for funding are put on the placement list in chronological order by the date of determination of their application, and funding issues to applicants in this chronological order to ensure equity nationally. Funding is released by the HSE on a weekly basis to ensure those on the placement list receive it as soon as possible.
