John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The good news is that a location for a new primary care facility has been identified. Obviously, the buy-in to that from local GPs is important. I reiterate that the HSE has examined all State assets locally. I suggest the Senator should conduct a due diligence process in Portumna to see if a more suitable premises is available for utilisation as a health centre. I would be astonished if there was not a suitable location in Portumna that would meet the needs of the HSE. Therefore, I suggest that the Senator engages actively on the ground to see if she can recommend a suitable location and forward that to the Minister. The Department is looking for a location, but no suitable location has yet been identified. That astonishes me.