Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) Statement on Budget 2027
Wednesday October 7, 2026Following the Department of Health’s Post Budget Press Conference, NHI acknowledges the marginal increase of €97m in additional funding announced for the Nursing Home Support (Fair Deal) Scheme for 2027.
Despite this funding increase, NHI remains concerned of the sufficiency of this Budget announcement, given the ongoing cost pressures on the cost of care facing our Members, and indeed the entire nursing home sector in Ireland. Additionally, we were disappointed to see no extension for the Nursing Home Resident Environment Enhancement (REE) Scheme announced today.
As always, NHI remain committed to continue working with Government to develop a long-term vision for nursing home care that honours the dignity of older people and supports the delivery of high-quality, person-centred, and choice-based care.
ENDS
For Further Information: Ronan Lowther | Policy & Communications Lead NHI | communications@nhi.ie
About Nursing Homes Ireland: Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) is the national representative body for the private and voluntary nursing home sector, encompassing over 400 nursing homes across Ireland, which provide care to over 27,000 people. Our mission is to actively support and represent our members, enabling them to deliver sustainable, high-quality, choice-led care to their residents. As the voice of nursing home sector, we are dedicated to championing a care-first philosophy. We actively advocate for the rights and well-being of residents, while responding to the evolving needs and challenges faced by our Members as care providers.