51 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of applications received to date from persons in Cork city and county under the new nursing home support scheme; the number of these applications that have been fully processed with the decision issued to the applicant; the amount of money expected to be spent on the scheme in Cork city and county in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46848/10]

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.