Niall Collins
Ceist:1573. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42273/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 September 2022
Ceisteanna (1573)
Freagraí scríofa
I am acutely aware of the specific challenges faced by the Nursing Home sector related to price inflation and increased energy costs. I have met directly with Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI), the representative organisation for private and voluntary nursing homes, most recently on Friday the 8th of July 2022 to discuss this issue. I updated them in detail on progress being made in relation to this matter.
I have also met with the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to request that they consider the matter alongside departmental officials.
I have visited a number of Nursing Homes in recent weeks to discuss this issue with management of both public and private/voluntary nursing units. It is imperative that nursing homes manage potential cost pressures in line with their regulatory and contractual responsibilities, maintaining their quality of care so that residents’ lived experience and comfort is not affected.
I hope to be in a position to revert to NHI again shortly following engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.