Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2015
409. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if there is a priority list for the provision of primary care centres; if he will make this publicly available; the basis on which funding allocations are prioritised between direct build and operational lease approvals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40376/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe priority list of primary care centre locations compiled by the HSE in 2012 is in the public domain and available on request. The HSE has been requested to forward a copy to you. While the Government's objective is to deliver a high quality, integrated and cost effective health care service the mechanism and timescale for delivery of primary care infrastructure is dependent on a number of factors. Some of these factors are outside the control of the HSE. It is intended that infrastructure in deprived urban and small rural towns / isolated areas will continue to be funded from the Exchequer capital allocation. 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. Delivery of primary care infrastructure is a dynamic process, constantly evolving to take account of changing circumstances including the feasibility of implementation.
If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office who will follow up.
