Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 September 2013
270. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the full extent of the plans for primary care provision throughout County Kildare; the number of such primary care centres planned or already in existence; the extent to which patients in rural areas will have ready access to such centres where public transport does not exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40305/13]
View answer271. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans for the replacement of a health centre (details supplied) in County Kildare which has been of significant convenience to the local population in a rural area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40306/13]
View answer272. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health his plans, to upgrade the health centre at Johnstownbridge, Enfield, County Kildare which caters for a large catchment area and is extremely overcrowded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40307/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 270 to 272, inclusive, together.
The HSE has responsibility for the provision of Primary Care Centres and the operation and maintenance of existing health centres. Therefore, these matters have been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
