Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 113: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 408 of 27 January 2009, when a nursing home refund appeal by persons will be processed; the reason for the delay; if the delay is as a result of extended holiday leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12629/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Health Repayment Scheme Appeals Office is an independent office established to provide an appeals service to those who wish to appeal the decision of the Scheme Administrator under the Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006. The Appeals Officers must investigate each appeal independently, these investigations can require additional reviews by the Health Service Executive and the Scheme Administrator and certain appeals present a high level of complexity. In addition a high percentage of appellants have requested an Oral Hearing with an Appeals Officer.

The Claimant referred to by the Deputy lodged an Appeal Form with the Health Repayment Scheme Appeals Office on 3 June 2008 and lodged an Oral Hearing Form on 12 June 2008. The Appeals Officer is awaiting additional information from the Scheme Administrator as part of the review of this appeal.