James Reilly
Ceist:110 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the funding being provided for the implementation of the fair deal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36385/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 22 October 2008
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Freagraí scríofa
Budget 2009 provided €55 million for the implementation of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme next year. This brings the total funding in the subhead for long-term residential care to €909 million. The scheme will be introduced, in the context of this funding allocation, once the legislation has been passed and the Act commenced.