Paul McAuliffe
Question:66. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the Finglas primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26697/23]
View answerThursday, 1 June 2023
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Finglas has long been identified as a priority location for the development of a Primary Care Centre (PCC) due to the population level, care requirements for the community and the HSE Sláintecare programme which will provide care for patients closer to their home.
Finglas PCC is included in the Capital Plan 2023. A design team has been engaged for the project, the preliminary design (Stage 1) report is expected to be completed by end Q2 2023.
The Finglas PCC will be located on a block of land between Cappagh Road, Cardiffsbridge Road, Wellmount Avenue and Fergal’s Lane. These lands offer an opportunity to provide and enhance facilities for the local community in Finglas.
The legal process to transfer the land is in progress and the HSE are engaging with all parties to complete the necessary property transactions. It is anticipated this process will be concluded in the second half of 2023, which will facilitate further progress through design and planning stages of the project including the submission of a planning application in due course.
Upon completion of the legal process to transfer the land, the HSE will be able to give a further update on the status of the proposed primary care centre in Finglas.