David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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553. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the latest round of homecare tenders which were delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic; if there have been substantial changes to the tender since last initiated; the reason for adopting a volume-based approach; if there will be a minimum bid or costing of tender; if there will be no minimum; the manner in which workers rights will be safeguarded under offers which undercut rates required for the sustainability of existing community and voluntary providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22347/22]

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