755. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the reason that a decision was taken to engage in competitive tendering for family support network funding announced in Budget 2021; if this is a result of European Union directives; and if so, if he will name the directive. [27960/22]

Minister of State at the Department of Health: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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