Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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603. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address delays in obtaining a fair deal nursing home bed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22274/13]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The HSE is responsible for the operation and administration of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. The HSE temporarily suspended the chronological operation of the placement list in order to alleviate pressures in Emergency Departments in the hospitals with the highest number of delayed discharges. It is understood that the HSE will re-commence the operation of the chronological placement list with effect from 9th May, 2013.