Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the intended start date for fair deal, now that the legislation has passed all stages in Dáil Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26134/09]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person who has been made a ward of court will enjoy the same protections under fair deal in terms of cap on their contribution as any other individual. [26135/09]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 together.

The Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008, A Fair Deal, has completed all Stages in the Houses of the Oireachtas and has been referred to the President for signature. The Minister intends to implement the scheme in the final quarter of this year.

With regard to the Deputies question about individuals who have been made a ward of court, I can confirm that such individuals will benefit from all of the same protections under the scheme as any other individual.