Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2010
84 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if she has received the report from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children report on primary care; the action she proposes to take in response to its recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10448/10]
View answer90 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Health and Children the consideration that has been given to the proposals from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children regarding primary care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10437/10]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 84 and 90 together.
I welcome the recent publication of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children Report on Primary Medical Care in the Community. The Report contains a wide range of recommendations in relation to the further development and the role of Primary Care Teams and Centres. My Department will consider the Report’s recommendations in conjunction with the Health Service Executive and the Department of Finance and other relevant Government Departments.
