Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015
457. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding the proposal to provide a new primary care unit (details supplied) in County Monaghan; when this project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39609/15]
View answerThe HSE proposes to use the direct build mechanism to deliver the primary care centre for the location in question. A design team has been appointed and as at end September 2015, the HSE estimates that the planning application could be lodged by year end.
While the Government's objective is to deliver a high quality, integrated and cost effective health care system the mechanism and timescale for delivery of primary care infrastructure is dependent on a number of factors. Regardless of the delivery mechanism, all potential primary care infrastructure is subject to suitable locations being offered / provided / available, to successful planning processes and GP commitment to sharing accommodation and delivering health care services with HSE staff. In addition the operational lease mechanism is subject to market pressures such as the developers' access to adequate financing. Delivery of primary care infrastructure is a dynamic process, constantly evolving to take account of changing circumstances including the feasibility of implementation.
