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Thursday, 13 July 2017

Department of Health

Primary Care Centres Provision

Photo of Billy KelleherBilly Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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676. To ask the Minister for Health the primary care centre projects announced on 17 July 2012; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33952/17]

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Delivery of primary care infrastructure is a dynamic process, which evolves to take account of changing circumstances including the feasibility of implementation.

The following table gives details of the 35 locations announced on 17 July 2012, and their current status including estimated opening dates. One of these primary care centres is already operational and a further six are projected to open in 2017, and ten in 2018.

In addition, it should be noted that 57 primary care centres have been opened since 2011, and a further 12 primary care centres are projected to open in 2017 or early 2018, in addition to those shown in the following table.

CountHSE RegionCountyLocation/PCT NameDelivery MethodProject Status - Q1-Q2 2017
1DMLDublin Rowlagh/North ClondalkinDirect buildStage 2a design team report completed.  HSE finalising purchase agreement of site at Collinstown Park School.  Purchase agreement is subject to planning permission being granted for the development.  
2DMLDublin Curlew Road/Crumlin/DrimnaghDirect buildPlanning permission in place
3DMLDublin Knocklyon/RathfarnhamDirect buildPlanning permission in place
4DMLWicklowRathdrum Operational LeasePlanning approved.  HSE has finalised layouts.  Construction due to commence to commence Q2 2017 and projected to open Q3 2018
5DMLKildareKilcockPPPIn construction. Projected opening 2018
6DNEDublin Coolock/DarndalePPPIn construction. Projected opening 2018
7DNEDublin Summerhill, north inner city DublinPPPIn construction. Projected opening 2018
8DNEDublin BalbrigganOperational LeaseConstruction completed Q2 2017, projected operational Q3 2017
9DNEDublin SwordsOperational LeaseExpressions of interest received. Currently being reviewed
10DNELouthDrogheda northOperational LeaseDeveloper re-engaged.  Existing building requires fitout. If legal discussions complete successfully, projected construction start Q2/Q3 2017, projected completion Q1 2018 and operational Q2 2018.
11DNEMeathLaytown and BettystownOperational LeaseProject is progressing as operational lease.  Schedule of accommodation under review
12DNEMeathKellsOperational LeaseOperational since Q1 2016
13DNEMonaghanCarrickmacrossOperational LeaseViable expression of interest has recently been received.  Currently waiting for formal submissions.  
14SouthCarlowTullow/Rathvilly/HacketstownDirect buildAdjoining landowner has re-engaged with HSE.  Options being reviewed.
15SouthKilkennyKilkenny city (East)Operational LeasePriced offer approved.  Letter of Intent issued.
16SouthWexfordWexford townPPPIn Construction. Projected opening 2018
17SouthWaterfordDungarvanPPPIn Construction. Projected opening 2018
18SouthWaterfordWaterford city (east)PPPIn Construction. Projected opening 2018
19SouthCorkCork city - Ballyphehane/Togher/Greenmount/The LoughOperational LeaseLetter of Intent issued. Layouts being developed.
20SouthKerryTraleeOperational LeaseLetter of Intent issued. Layouts being developed.
21SouthTipperaryCarrick-on-SuirPPPIn Construction. Projected opening 2018
22SouthTipperaryClonmelOperational LeaseReviewing accommodation requirements before progressing to stage 3
23WestTipperaryThurlesOperational LeaseLetter of Intent issued 10/12/2015.  Project progressing towards Agreement for Lease. 
24WestLimerickLimerick city (Ballinacurra/ Weston)PPPIn Construction. Projected opening late 2017
25WestClareEnnisOperational LeaseExpressions of interest received. Currently being reviewed
26WestGalway TuamPPPIn Construction. Projected opening late 2017
27WestGalway GortOperational LeaseLetter of Intent withdrawn  24/05/2016.  Possible re-advertisement.
28WestRoscommonBoylePPPIn Construction. Projected opening late 2017
29WestRoscommonBallaghadereenOperational LeaseLetter of Intent issued 27/10/2015.  Project progressing to Agreement for Lease.
30WestMayoWestportPPPIn Construction. Projected opening 2018
31WestMayoClaremorrisPPPIn Construction. Projected opening late 2017
32WestSligoBallymotePPPIn Construction. Projected opening late 2017
33WestDonegalDungloe - An Clochán LiathOperational LeaseRe-advertised for Operational Lease option. Expressions of interest received.
34WestDonegalDonegal townOperational LeaseExpressions of interest received. Currently being reviewed
Coolock and Darndale were announced as two separate locations 

The mechanism and timescale for delivery of primary care centres is dependent on a number of factors. Some of these factors are outside the control of the Health Service Executive. Regardless of the delivery mechanism, all potential primary care infrastructure is subject to suitable locations being offered / provided / available, to successful planning processes and GP commitment to sharing accommodation and delivering health care services with HSE staff. In addition the operational lease mechanism is subject to market pressures such as the developers' access to adequate financing.

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