Cost of maintaining older people in institutions

Summary

The Minister estimates the average weekly maintenance cost per person in a representative selection of health-board homes at £34.65.

Joseph Brennan Mr. Brennan Fianna Fáil

asked the Minister for Health if he will state the average cost per person of maintaining old people in institutions at the present time.

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Brendan Corish Mr. Corish Labour Party

I assume the Deputy is referring to the cost in homes run by the health boards. In respect of a representative selection of such homes, the estimated average weekly cost of maintenance per person is £34.65.

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