Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 22: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the date she expects to receive a decision from the EU Commission on the new private health insurance levy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6649/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The interim scheme to support the operation of the community rated market, including the intergenerational solidarity levy, was notified to the European Commission in the normal course in November 2008. Officials in my Department have since provided some further material requested by the Commission to facilitate its considerations. It is expected that the Commission will give its assessment in March. If the assessment is positive, it is intended that the related Bill, published in December, would be considered by the Houses soon afterwards.