Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 190: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to a parliamentary question (details supplied), the reason incorrect information was given. [9054/07]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The Parliamentary Affairs Division of the HSE has informed me that a response was issued by the General Manager's office in Mayo on the 21st February in relation to the issue of enhanced subventions.

The HSE may pay an enhanced subvention to people who cannot afford to meet the cost of care. An extra €30 million has been provided in 2007 for this purpose. On 29th January, 2007 the Executive circulated National Guidelines for the Standardised Implementation of the Nursing Home Subvention Scheme to all Local Health Office subvention officers. While most cases in Mayo may exceed the National Guidelines, the enhanced subvention remains in place throughout the country and the amount paid varies according to the cost of care and individual circumstances. All individual cases are considered in light of their particular circumstances as enhanced payment is a discretionary payment.