Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 May 2023
278. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if he will intervene as indicated in Dáil Éireann to resolve the impasse between the HSE, landlord and contractor(s) where construction work continues to be halted on a multi-million euro primary care centre in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22292/23]
View answerI would like to thank the Deputy for again raising this important issue. As the Deputy is aware, the HSE has advised that the developer of the PCC in Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo is having difficulty in agreeing completion works with subcontractors due to the increase in construction costs.
Officials in my Department continue to liaise with HSE Estates on the matter, and I have been assured that, while progress has been limited, the HSE is committed to engaging on an ongoing basis with the developer to assess options for moving forward with the completion of this centre. As you will appreciate, that HSE must operate within the bounds of the competitive process and lease agreement as it engages with the developer to address these issues.
I fully understand the frustration of the Deputy and the people of Ballyhaunis at the delays in completion of works at this centre. I wish to assure you that my Department will continue to engage with the HSE in relation to Ballyhaunis PCC in order to balance the priorities of achieving value for money and completing the delivery of a modern and high quality Primary Care Centre that the people of Ballyhaunis deserve.
