Written answer
Nursing Homes
The €10 million scheme has paid €3.88 million to 159 nursing homes, supporting improvements to residents’ living environments and regulatory compliance.
154. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health for a report on the take up by nursing homes of the resident environment enhancement scheme. [67258/26]
Comment on this
The new €10m Nursing Home Resident Environment Enhancement (REE) Scheme opened for applications on 16 April 2026 and will close on 20 November 2026.
The REE Scheme aims to support private and voluntary nursing homes to carry out structural and other improvements that enhance the day-to-day living environments for residents, and to improve compliance with Regulation 17 (Premises) as it applies to residents’ bedrooms and bathrooms, personal living spaces, communal areas, and equipment, furniture and furnishings for use by residents.
Each qualifying nursing home can claim up to €25,000 for eligible works carried out under the Scheme between 1 January 2025 and 20 November 2026.
To date, €3.88 million has already been paid to 159 nursing homes for eligible works under the Scheme.
This 2026 measure reflects the Government's commitment to supporting improvements in residential care settings and enhancing the quality of life of nursing home residents.