Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 173: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 454 of 16 September 2009, if she can clarify a statement made (details supplied) in relation to the introduction of the nursing home support scheme; if she will adhere to the October 2009 introduction time that she indicated previously; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32395/09]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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Negotiations are ongoing between the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) and the private nursing home providers in respect of the maximum prices to be charged under the scheme. The HSE, as the scheme administrator, is also engaged in the finalisation of its procedures in respect of the scheme.

The Minister intends to commence the Nursing Homes Support Scheme once the negotiation process with private providers has concluded and the HSE has finalised its procedures. It is not possible to be more specific at this time, particularly as the stipulation of an exact date could undermine the negotiation work of the NTPF.