Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 309: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for a new health centre at Ballydowd, Lucan, County Dublin; when it is expected to commence construction; when it is expected to be open; the services that will be provided there and for which catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6761/08]

Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 311: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for a new health centre at Adamstown, Lucan, County Dublin; when it is expected to commence construction; when it is expected to be open; the services that will be provided there and the catchment area of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6763/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 309 and 311 together.

The Primary Care Strategy aims to increase health service capacity through the development of services in the community to give people direct access to integrated multi-disciplinary teams of general practitioners, nurses, home helps, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and others.

It has been estimated that up to 95% of people's health and social services needs can be properly met within a primary care setting and the establishment of new Primary Care Teams can contribute greatly to enhancing community based health services.

The provision of the appropriate infrastructure to facilitate the delivery of primary care services is being considered by the HSE, having regard to a number of factors. These include the type and configuration of the services involved, the mixed public/private nature of our health system, the suitability of existing infrastructure and the capital requirements of the health services generally over the coming years. I understand that the HSE has recently sought expressions of interest from the private sector for the provision of the Primary Care Team infrastructure, with the HSE proposing to enter into fixed term leases with such providers.

As the Health Service Executive has the operational and funding responsibility for Primary Care services, it is the appropriate body to consider the particular matters raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have these matters investigated and to have replies issued directly to the Deputy.

Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 310: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for an addiction centre on the St. Loman's Road, Lucan, County Dublin; when it is expected to commence construction; when it is expected to be open; the services that will be provided at the centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6762/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.