Chris Andrews
Question:217 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of pharmacists which have closed since 1 May 2009; and the location of same. [40388/09]
View answerTuesday, 10 November 2009
Questions (160, 161)
Written answers
I presume that the Deputy is referring to the number of retail pharmacy businesses (pharmacies) which have closed since 1 May 2009. In the period 1 May to 5 November 2009 the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) has received 18 applications to cancel registration (closures) from retail pharmacy business (pharmacies) — the breakdown of closures by county is set out below. However, I should bring to the Deputy's attention that on 1 May 2009 there were 1,691 retail pharmacy businesses registered and that up to 5 November 2009 there have been 30 new retail pharmacy businesses registered. Taking account of the 18 applications to cancel the new total for retail pharmacy businesses registrations is 1703, a net gain of 12 in the period.
The breakdown by County is as follows:
|
County |
Number |
|
Dublin |
2 |
|
Donegal |
2 |
|
Galway |
1 |
|
Kerry |
2 |
|
Kildare |
1 |
|
Kilkenny |
1 |
|
Laois |
1 |
|
Limerick |
1 |
|
Mayo |
1 |
|
Meath |
2 |
|
Roscommon |
1 |
|
Wexford |
1 |
|
Waterford |
1 |
|
Westmeath |
1 |
|
Total |
18 |
Michael McGrath
Question:218 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children the primary care teams and primary care centres currently in operation in Cork city and county, including locations and the services available; her plans to roll out further primary care teams and primary care centres, including the location and projected timeline; the locations at which the Health Service Executive plans to develop primary care centres in collaboration with the private sector through leasing arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40390/09]
View answerAs the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.