Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2018

Thursday, 8 March 2018

Ceisteanna (343)

Niamh Smyth

Ceist:

343. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to amend the fair deal scheme for farming families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11203/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Following my reply to your PQ7918 of the 15 February 2018 the position remains similar.  I hope to bring a memo to government in the coming weeks seeking government approval to amend the provisions of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, to introduce the proposed changes. Primary legislation would then be required to give effect to the changes.