Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Long-stay Institution Patients. Supplementary Welfare Eligibility for Patients
Summary
Boland asked the Minister to investigate confusion over long-stay patients’ eligibility for payments under the new arrangements. Haughey said he was unaware of the confusion and noted the legislation was experiencing teething troubles.
Is the Minister aware that since the change in the Home Assistance Act persons in long-stay institutions may be entitled to payment on foot of the new arrangements but there appears to be great confusion as to who is or who is not eligible? Would the Minister investigate the matter with a view to having the new payment made available to these people?
