Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on funding for the provision of nursing home care, further to recent difficulties concerning the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14660/11]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The examination of funding for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme has been completed and the Minister for Health received a report of the findings and recommendations on Friday, 3rd June. The Minister is currently reviewing the report, which outlines the complex nature of the issues involved.

When the Minister has considered the report and the issues arising, he will make an announcement regarding the Scheme. He expects to do this later this week.