Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 131: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45099/09]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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As of the 27th October 2009, new entrants to long-term nursing home care can only avail of financial support under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. Individuals who were in long-term nursing home care prior to that date can retain their existing arrangements or they can apply for the new scheme.

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons approved in each primary, community and continuing care area under the fair deal scheme in November 2009; the number of persons already resident in a nursing home in each case; the number of applications pending in each PCCC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45100/09]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.