Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2015
383. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health the progress to date on primary care centre projects in County Waterford, including St. Joseph's in Dungarvan, Waterford city and Tramore; the timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3695/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe development of primary care is central to the Government's objective to deliver a high quality, integrated and cost effective health care system. Supporting infrastructure, procured through a combination of public and private investment, will facilitate the delivery of multi-disciplinary primary health care.
The primary care centres for Dungarvan and Waterford city are two of the locations included in primary care centre PPP project. Considerable progress has been made in progressing this project. Planning permissions for both locations have been awarded. Tender documentation has been issued to the pre-selected bidders and tenders are due to be returned in February 2015. It is expected that the primary care centres at both locations will be delivered by early 2017.
Your question has been referred to the HSE to provide an update on Tramore and other Waterford locations which the HSE may have at earlier stages of development. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up on the matter.
