Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 809: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if increased nursing home subvention can be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2059/07]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the basic rate of subvention has been increased to a maximum of €300 per week. In addition the Health Services Executive may pay an enhanced subvention to people who cannot afford to meet the cost of care and I have provided extra funding of €30m in 2007 for this purpose. It is open to the person concerned to apply directly to the HSE.