Billy Kelleher
Question:676. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the primary care centre projects announced on 17 July 2012; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33952/17]
View answerThursday, 13 July 2017
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Delivery of primary care infrastructure is a dynamic process, which evolves to take account of changing circumstances including the feasibility of implementation.
The following table gives details of the 35 locations announced on 17 July 2012, and their current status including estimated opening dates. One of these primary care centres is already operational and a further six are projected to open in 2017, and ten in 2018.
In addition, it should be noted that 57 primary care centres have been opened since 2011, and a further 12 primary care centres are projected to open in 2017 or early 2018, in addition to those shown in the following table.
|
Count |
HSE Region |
County |
Location/PCT Name |
Delivery Method |
Project Status - Q1-Q2 2017 |
|
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 |
Curlew Road/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 Q2 2017 and projected to open Q3 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 completed Q2 2017, projected operational Q3 2017 |
|
9 |
DNE |
Dublin |
Swords |
Operational Lease |
Expressions of interest received. Currently being reviewed |
|
10 |
DNE |
Louth |
Drogheda north |
Operational Lease |
Developer re-engaged. Existing building requires fitout. If legal discussions complete successfully, projected construction start Q2/Q3 2017, projected completion Q1 2018 and operational Q2 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 since Q1 2016 |
|
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 |
Letter of Intent issued. Layouts being developed. |
|
20 |
South |
Kerry |
Tralee |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent issued. Layouts being developed. |
|
21 |
South |
Tipperary |
Carrick-on-Suir |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
22 |
South |
Tipperary |
Clonmel |
Operational Lease |
Reviewing accommodation requirements before progressing to stage 3 |
|
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 |
Expressions of interest received. Currently being reviewed |
|
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 - An Clochán Liath |
Operational Lease |
Re-advertised for Operational Lease option. Expressions of interest received. |
|
34 |
West |
Donegal |
Donegal town |
Operational Lease |
Expressions of interest received. Currently being reviewed |
|
Coolock and Darndale were announced as two separate locations |
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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.