Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the support arrangements that are in place for a person (details provided) who is a long term patient in a private nursing home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27814/10]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, the Nursing Homes Support Scheme commenced in October 2009. It replaced the previous system of Nursing Home Subvention which had been in existence since 1993. Individuals who were already in receipt of subvention when the scheme commenced can remain on subvention or can opt to transfer to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme.

The scheme is administered by the HSE and individuals can apply for support via their local HSE Nursing Home Support Office.

The National Treatment Purchase Fund's role under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme is to negotiate and agree a price for the cost of care with private nursing homes that wish to participate in the scheme. The HSE will supply individuals with a list of all homes participating in the scheme.

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.