Written answers

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Department of Health

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications

Photo of Michael McGrathMichael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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898. To ask the Minister for Health the number of applicants under the nursing home support scheme in Cork City and County who have been approved under the scheme and who are currently on the waiting list for funding; the expected waiting period for funding for an approved application at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33403/14]

Photo of Kathleen LynchKathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

As of the 4th September (latest figures available) there were 1,753 people on the National Placement list with await time of 14 weeks.

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