Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 May 2018

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Ceisteanna (105)

Jackie Cahill

Ceist:

105. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Health when he will bring forward proposals to reform the nursing home support scheme in relation to farming families. [23554/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Department of Health has been examining the potential for changes to the treatment of business and farm assets under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. Any changes to the scheme, if approved by Government, will require amendment of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009.

A Memorandum for Government setting out the details of the proposed policy change and seeking Government approval to draft the General Scheme of a bill to amend the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 has been prepared and will shortly be circulated to other Government Departments for observations.