Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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423. To ask the Minister for Health the locations of the new primary care centres in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40035/14]

Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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424. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the construction of a primary care centre (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40036/14]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 423 and 424 together.

Details of the locations of the new primary care centres in Dublin are given in the attached spreadsheet. Seven have opened and seven are under way. It is expected that those under way will be delivered over the period 2015-2017.

As regards the location where details are supplied, the HSE has terminated the agreement for lease. It is focussing on establishing an alternative proposal which would also use the lease mechanism.

All potential primary care centres are subject to suitable locations being offered/provided/available, to successful planning processes and GP engagement. In addition the operational lease mechanism is subject to market pressures such as the developers' access to sufficient financing. Delivery of primary care infrastructure is a dynamic exercise, constantly evolving to take account of changing circumstances including the feasibility of implementation.



Primary Care Infrastructure opened since March 2011 - Update at 30 Sept 2014