Primary Care Centres Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2012

Tuesday, 11 December 2012

Questions (513)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

513. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the proposed primary care centre at Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, including if the Health Service Executive has completed the local consultation and site assessment ; the target timeframes for completion and operation; if he will give details of the discussions and agreements with local general practitioners to date; site identification; services to be provided at site and any other matter considered relevant [55530/12]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Carrickmacross Co Monaghan is one of the 35 potential locations for primary care centres for development by way of PPP as announced in July in the Government's Infrastructure Stimulus Package. Of the 35, approximately 20 will be offered to the market subject to a) agreement between the local GPs and the HSE on active local GP involvement in the centres and b) site suitability and availability. The HSE is currently analysing the available sites in each location and engaging with the GPs in each location to determine their interest in participating in the primary care centre development. The HSE has also commenced the procurement of design teams and technical advisors to progress the design and planning submissions for the primary care centre sites and to prepare the PPP procurement documents.