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Primary Care Centres Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2013

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Questions (130, 629)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

130. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a progress report on the proposal to develop a primary care centre at Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22556/13]

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

629. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 235 of 2 May 2013, if he will provide a progress report on the proposal to develop a primary care centre at Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22412/13]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 629 together.

The delivery of primary care infrastructure is a dynamic process and must take account of changing circumstances including the feasibility of implementing the delivery of the centres by means of lease, direct- build or PPP. GP engagement and agreement to deliver primary care services from primary care centres is central to delivery of the necessary infrastructure. Regardless of the method of delivery or deprivation ranking, locations cannot be progressed unless there is committed GP engagement. Carrickmacross is one of the 35 potential locations for primary care centres to be developed by means of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) project as announced in the July 2012 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.

Delivery of health care infrastructure is a service matter. Therefore the Deputy's question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Question No. 131 answered with Question No. 116.
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