Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2014
377. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the enhanced home care services tendering process that divides the country up into nine regional lots, losing the local knowledge base and community aspect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43914/14]
Amharc ar fhreagra378. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health his plans to replace the additional services provided by not-for-profit groups which have lost their contracts under the new enhanced home care services tendering process such as transportation and resource centres that will no longer be able to operate resulting in the loss of a social outlet for the disabled and vulnerable in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43915/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 377 and 378 together.
As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
