Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to bring the Bill to allow for means-testing for home care packages and measures to assess eligibility for community services before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19004/11]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The Department of Health, in consultation with the HSE, is currently preparing proposals to ensure that access to community services is provided on a nationally consistent and equitable basis having regard to each person's care needs and means. Various options are being considered at present, therefore, it is not possible to provide any further detail at the present time.

The Department is progressing the issue as quickly as possible, however, there are complex legal issues involved.