Chris Andrews (Dublin South East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 217: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of pharmacists which have closed since 1 May 2009; and the location of same. [40388/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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I presume that the Deputy is referring to the number of retail pharmacy businesses (pharmacies) which have closed since 1st May 2009. In the period 1st May to 5th November 2009 the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) has received 18 applications to cancel registration (closures) from retail pharmacy business (pharmacies) - the breakdown of closures by county is set out below. However, I should bring to the deputy's attention that on the 1st May 2009 there were 1691 retail pharmacy businesses registered and that up to 5th November 2009 there have been 30 new retail pharmacy businesses registered. Taking account of the 18 applications to cancel the new total for retail pharmacy businesses registrations is 1703, a net gain of 12 in the period.

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 218: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the primary care teams and primary care centres currently in operation in Cork city and county, including locations and the services available; her plans to roll out further primary care teams and primary care centres, including the location and projected timeline; the locations at which the Health Service Executive plans to develop primary care centres in collaboration with the private sector through leasing arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40390/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.