Primary Care Centres

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 May 2012

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Ceisteanna (22)

Seán Crowe

Ceist:

18 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health if he will revisit the policy of reliance on public-private partnerships for the development of primary care centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24205/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly)

New primary care centres are being procured by the HSE through two different methods, (1) lease agreements with private developers and (2) Exchequer capital funding. There is no "policy" of reliance on public-private partnerships in this regard. I am actively exploring other options regarding the funding of Primary Care Centres.

Question No. 19 answered with Question No. 14.