Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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1816. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the proposed lots for the upcoming home care tender, which will be based on volume as opposed to community healthcare organisations; when providers can expect to receive the details of these lots; the reason for this change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21111/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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1817. To ask the Minister for Health if he will meet with an organisation (details supplied) to discuss changes to the home care tender and its potential impact on not-for-profit and community home care providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21112/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) tender for the provision of home support services is currently under development. The process will ensure the new tender is in place from 1st January 2023. At this stage it would be premature for the Minister to meet with the National Community Care Network until further progress on the tender development has been realised.