Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011
248 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of agencies that applied for the expression of interest for the enhanced home support and personal care services for older persons; the number that subsequently tendered for the provision of these services; his plans to approve further agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25444/11]
View answer249 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the involvement families have in the selection of the agencies that provide enhanced homecare packages; in the event that families are not satisfied with the care given, the options that are available to them to change the agency; his plans to make further changes to the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25445/11]
View answer251 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of those who tendered to provide care for the enhanced and homecare package that have been approved since the tendering process commenced in April; the number by location; if he is satisfied the system is working adequately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25463/11]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 248, 249 and 251 together.
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
