Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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560. To ask the Minister for Health what mediation process is in place for developers and contractors who cannot fulfil their signed agreements in capital building projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41268/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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561. To ask the Minister for Health what contingency plans are in place for developers who cannot fulfil their obligations due to rising construction costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41269/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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562. To ask the Minister for Health what steps his Department and the HSE can take when a contracted developer fails to complete a project due to cost inflation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41270/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the delivery, maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres (PCCs). This includes responsibility for the terms and conditions of the lease agreements for PCCs delivered through the operational lease mechanism. As such, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.