Thomas Gould
Question:22. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health for a timeline for the delivery of primary care centres in Blarney, Mayfield and Glanmire. [2025/24]
View answerThursday, 18 January 2024
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I wish to thank Deputy for raising the issue of Primary Care Centre developments across Cork.
Regarding Blarney Primary Care Centre, the HSE advised that it had been engaging with a developer for this proposed PCC and that Cork County Council had granted planning permission for same. However, that planning decision was appealed to An Bord Pleanála, who upheld the planning decision. This decision was then appealed to the High Court. An Bord Pleanála has decided not to issue a defence at the High Court with the result that the planning permission will be void.
At present, the HSE is conducting a review of the options available for this proposed PCC. On completion of this review, the HSE will issue further communication to the proposed PCC developer regarding the advancement of this development.
In relation to, Cork City Primary Care Centre, covering the Mayfield, Montenotte and Dillon’s Cross areas, a preferred bidder was selected, and the property transaction was approved at the September 2023 meeting of the HSE Board. A Letter of Intent issued in late 2023 and discussions regarding the Agreement for Lease are now progressing.
Similarly, a preferred bidder was selected for Glanmire Primary Care Centre and the property transaction was approved at the March 2023 meeting of the HSE Board. The Letter of Intent has been issued, with discussions regarding layouts and the Agreement for Lease now progressing.
There are now 21 Primary Care Centres operational throughout Cork. In fact, just this week the Tánaiste visited Ballincollig PCC to officially open that centre. I’m sure the Deputy will agree that it is welcome news that further progress is being made on the developments of additional Primary Care Centres across Cork.