Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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424. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant rooms left by the cessation of Health Service Executive provided local services within local health centres; his proposals for these empty spaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36965/14]

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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425. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant rooms left by the cessation of Department of Social Protection provided community welfare officer services within local health centres; his proposals for the use of these empty spaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36966/14]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 424 and 425 together.

The HSE has responsibility for the provision of Primary Care Centres and the operation and maintenance of existing health centres. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.