Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Health when payment will issue from the Health Service Executive in relation to the nursing home care of a person (details supplied) in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51276/12]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The purpose of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, A Fair Deal is to provide financial support for people assessed as needing long-term nursing home care. The scheme, administered by the Health Service Executive, is founded on the core principles that long-term care should be affordable and that a person should receive the same level of State support whether they choose a public, voluntary or private nursing home.

In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.