Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Health if he plans to refurbish Coolock Health Centre, Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50615/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Coolock is one of the 35 potential locations for primary care centres for development by way of PPP as announced in the Government's Infrastructure Stimulus Package. Of the 35, approximately 20 will be offered to the market subject to a) agreement between the local GPs and the HSE on active local GP involvement in the centres and b) site suitability and availability. The HSE is currently analysing the available sites in each location and engaging with the GPs in each location to determine their interest in participating in the primary care centre development.

In relation to the specific query raised, it is a service issue and has, therefore, been referred to the HSE for direct reply.