Primary Care Centre Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2013

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Questions (843)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

843. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health regarding the primary health care centre (details supplied) in County Meath, the facilities available in the centre at present; the number of general practitioners operating out of the centre; the facilities planned for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5678/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The key objective of the Primary Care Strategy is to develop services in the community which will give people direct access to integrated multi-disciplinary teams of general practitioners, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and others. The HSE has responsibility for the provision of services in Primary Care Centres. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.