Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2015

Tuesday, 3 February 2015

Ceisteanna (465)

Billy Kelleher

Ceist:

465. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme; the average waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4798/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

On the 28th January 2015 (latest figures available) there were 1,332 people on the national placement list for funding with an average wait time of 11 weeks.