226 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of applications received to date from persons in County Meath 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 County Meath in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2180/11]

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