Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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127. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the tendering process for enhanced home services for older people in the community; the way it is envisaged that the new tender price that requires a reduction of 20% in the hourly rate payable to those providing the services will provide an acceptable level of service when it is clear that well established home care companies were unable to provide acceptable levels of service at this hourly rate in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37366/14]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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On 17 April, 2014 the HSE invited tenders to provide high quality enhanced home support and personal care services for older people. I am aware that legal proceedings have been instigated in relation to the tender and these are ongoing. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for a more detailed reply.