Written answers

Thursday, 6 April 2006

Department of Health and Children

Nursing Home Subventions

5:00 am

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the repayments for people who were over charged in public beds in nursing homes; when people will be in receipt of payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14010/06]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006 was published on 16 March 2006 and the Second Stage reading of the Bill commenced in the Dáil on 30 March 2006. The Second Stage of this Bill is due to resume in the Dáil on 27 April 2006. It is my wish that the important legislative proposals contained in the Bill will have a speedy passage through the Oireachtas prior to the summer recess. This will enable the implementation of the scheme and ensure the repayments are made swiftly to those eligible for repayment following the completion of an uncomplicated application process. It is currently envisaged that repayments will commence shortly after the Bill is approved and signed into law and an outside company has been appointed to make the repayments. The timescale determined by the Health Service Executive for the selection process including the appointment of the successful company is the end of April 2006, with repayments to claimants likely to commence in June 2006.

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