Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 December 2016
399. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the primary care centre projects announced on 17 July 2012, in tabular form; the current status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40955/16]
View answerThe Programme for a Partnership Government sets out a clear vision for our health services which is community based and responsive and accessible to patients. Supporting infrastructure, procured through a combination of public and private investment, will facilitate the delivery of multi-disciplinary primary health care. However, while the Government's objective is to deliver a high quality, integrated and cost effective health care service the mechanism and timescale for delivery of primary care centres is dependent on a number of factors. Some of these factors are outside the control of the Health Service Executive. 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. The current status of the projects is set out in the table below. However, it should be noted that 54 primary care centres have been opened since 2011. In addition, to the primary care centres shown in the table below as scheduled shown in 2017, a further 16 primary care centres are planned to open in 2017 or early 2018.
Primary Care Centres: July 2012 announcement - 35 locations
|
Count |
HSE Region |
County |
Location / PCT Name |
Delivery Mechanism |
Project Status - Q3 2016 PQ40955/16: answer date 13/12/2016 |
|
1 |
DML |
Dublin |
Rowlagh / North Clondalkin |
Direct build |
Stage 2a design team report completed. HSE finalising purchase agreement of site at Collinstown Park School. Purchase agreement is subject to planning permission being granted for the development. |
|
2 |
DML |
Dublin |
Crumlin / Drimnagh |
Direct build |
Planning permission in place |
|
3 |
DML |
Dublin |
Knocklyon / Rathfarnham |
Direct build |
Planning permission in place |
|
4 |
DML |
Wicklow |
Rathdrum |
Operational Lease |
Planning approved. HSE has finalised layouts. Construction due to commence to commence Q1 2017 and projected to open Q2 2018 |
|
5 |
DML |
Kildare |
Kilcock |
PPP |
In construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
6 |
DNE |
Dublin |
Coolock / Darndale |
PPP |
In construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
7 |
DNE |
Dublin |
Summerhill, north inner city Dublin |
PPP |
In construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
8 |
DNE |
Dublin |
Balbriggan |
Operational Lease |
Construction due to be completed Q4 2016, projected to open Q1/Q2 2017 |
|
9 |
DNE |
Dublin |
Swords |
Operational Lease |
Preferred site sold. New advertisement required. |
|
10 |
DNE |
Louth |
Drogheda north |
Operational Lease |
Developer re-engaged. Existing building requires fitout. If legal discussions complete successfully, projected completion Q4 2017 and operational Q1 2018. |
|
11 |
DNE |
Meath |
Laytown and Bettystown |
Operational Lease |
Project is progressing as operational lease. Schedule of accommodation under review |
|
12 |
DNE |
Meath |
Kells |
Operational Lease |
Operational Q12016 |
|
13 |
DNE |
Monaghan |
Carrickmacross |
Operational Lease |
Viable expression of interest has recently been received. Currently waiting for formal submissions. |
|
14 |
South |
Carlow |
Tullow / Rathvilly / Hacketstown |
Direct build |
Adjoining landowner has re-engaged with HSE. Options being reviewed. |
|
15 |
South |
Kilkenny |
Kilkenny city (East) |
Operational Lease |
Priced offer approved. Letter of Intent issued. |
|
16 |
South |
Wexford |
Wexford town |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
17 |
South |
Waterford |
Dungarvan |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
18 |
South |
Waterford |
Waterford city (east) |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
19 |
South |
Cork |
Cork city - Ballyphehane / Togher / Greenmount / The Lough |
Operational Lease |
Stage 3 submissions under review |
|
20 |
South |
Kerry |
Tralee |
Operational Lease |
Stage 3 submissions under review |
|
21 |
South |
Tipperary |
Carrick-on-Suir |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
22 |
South |
Tipperary |
Clonmel |
Operational Lease |
Awaiting stage 3 submissions |
|
23 |
West |
Tipperary |
Thurles |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent issued 10/12/2015. Project progressing towards Agreement for Lease. |
|
24 |
West |
Limerick |
Limerick city (Ballinacurra / Weston) |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening late 2017 |
|
25 |
West |
Clare |
Ennis |
Operational Lease |
Re-advertisement to be considered |
|
26 |
West |
Galway |
Tuam |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening late 2017 |
|
27 |
West |
Galway |
Gort |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent withdrawn 24/05/2016. Possible re-advertisement. |
|
28 |
West |
Roscommon |
Boyle |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening late 2017 |
|
29 |
West |
Roscommon |
Ballaghadereen |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent issued 27/10/2015. Project progressing to Agreement for Lease. |
|
30 |
West |
Mayo |
Westport |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
31 |
West |
Mayo |
Claremorris |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening late 2017 |
|
32 |
West |
Sligo |
Ballymote |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening late 2017 |
|
33 |
West |
Donegal |
Dungloe |
Operational Lease |
Seeking re-advertisement for Operational Lease option |
|
34 |
West |
Donegal |
Donegal town |
Operational Lease |
Re-advertisement required |
Coolock and Darndale were announced as two separate locations
