136 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the needs of older persons suffering with terminal dementia requiring hospice type palliative care; the cost of long-term nursing home care which can be €1,200 per week; if she will give consideration to an index-linked financial allowance to enable or assist families sourcing appropriate nursing home care or the provision of an enhanced nursing home subvention to meet the increased cost of long-term care for old persons with terminal dementia; and if she will report on the matter. [32069/04]

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136 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the needs of older persons suffering with terminal dementia requiring hospice type palliative care; the cost of long-term nursing home care which can be €1,200 per week; if she will give consideration to an index-linked financial allowance to enable or assist families sourcing appropriate nursing home care or the provision of an enhanced nursing home subvention to meet the increased cost of long-term care for old persons with terminal dementia; and if she will report on the matter. [32069/04]

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