Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 407: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [33021/09]

Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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The Minister announced yesterday that the Nursing Homes Support Scheme will commence on the 27th October 2009.

The application form and information booklet for the scheme are now available to the public and may be obtained from the HSE. This will enable people to familiarise themselves with the application form and process, gather necessary information and generally prepare themselves so that they are ready to apply when the scheme is introduced.

In addition, the new care representative appointment process commenced from the 5th October. This allows people to apply to the Circuit Court for appointment as a care representative from that date where they wish to apply for the Nursing Home Loan on behalf of an applicant with reduced capacity.

The family of the individual referred to by the Deputy should contact the HSE for further information at this stage. The number for the HSE's Infoline is 1850 24 1850.