Noel Rock (Dublin North West, Fine Gael)
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199. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the fact that medical card holders in Finglas have been transferred to a general practitioner in Ballymun; if he will address the need for a general practitioner in Finglas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6220/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Noel Rock (Dublin North West, Fine Gael)
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200. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the development of the primary care centre for Finglas; if this development will be expedited due to medical card holders in the area being left without a general practitioner and being referred to services in Ballymun; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6221/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The HSE has advised that the provision of a Primary Care Centre in Finglas remains a high priority. A final location for this centre has not yet been confirmed, however I understand that the HSE is in discussions in relation to a suitable site in Finglas. Once final agreement has been reached in relation to the purchase of a suitable site, the HSE will confirm the location and the proposed timeframe to deliver this much needed facility.

In the relation to the issue of GP services in Finglas, as this is a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.