Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide retrospection to 1 January 2008 for the proposed new nursing home payment arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35939/07]

Máire Hoctor (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)
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The final details of the Bill are being addressed at present. The Minister proposes to publish the Bill as soon as possible, following Government approval. The Minister is very keen that the benefits are made available to those who have been waiting for the new Scheme as soon as possible and discussions are on-going with all parties in this respect.