Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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583. To ask the Minister for Health the resources to be made available for the development of the ambulatory care hubs; the location of the first phase of hubs; the reason level 2 hospital sites were not considered for such hubs in view of the fact that many are already dealing with large numbers of older persons and those with chronic illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44382/20]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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584. To ask the Minister for Health the reason Roscommon town was not considered as a location for one of the 18 new ambulatory care teams in view of the current expertise in chronic and geriatric care at Roscommon University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44383/20]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 583 and 584 together.

As these are operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.