Primary Care Centres Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Questions (1043)

Dominic Hannigan

Question:

1043. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Health if a primary care centre (details supplied) in County Meath will be included in the PPP tenders that are to be issued in August; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27934/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Kells is one of the 35 potential locations for primary care centres for development by way of PPP 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. 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.

Question No. 1044 answered with Question No. 1003.