Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 November 2017
346. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the primary care centre projects announced on 17 July 2012, in tabular form; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51185/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraDelivery of primary care infrastructure is a dynamic process, which evolves to take account of changing circumstances including the feasibility of implementation.
The table below gives details of the 35 locations announced on 17 July 2012, and their current status including estimated opening dates. Two of these primary care centres are already operational and five are projected to open by the end of 2017 or early next year, and a further ten in 2018.
In addition, it should be noted that 61 primary care centres have been opened since 2011, and a further 8 primary care centres are projected to open in 2017 or early 2018, in addition to those shown in the table below.
|
Count |
HSE Region |
County |
Location/PCT Name |
Delivery Method |
Project Status - Q3 2017 |
|
1 |
DML |
Dublin |
Rowlagh / North Clondalkin |
Direct build |
Stage 2a design team report completed. Purchase agreement finalised with adjoining school, subject to planning permission being granted for the development. Planning application expected to be lodged by end of 2017. |
|
2 |
DML |
Dublin |
Curlew Road / Crumlin / Drimnagh |
Direct build |
Planning permission in place |
|
3 |
DML |
Dublin |
Knocklyon / Rathfarnham |
Direct build |
Planning permission in place |
|
4 |
DML |
Wicklow |
Rathdrum |
Operational Lease |
Planning approved. HSE has finalised layouts. Construction expected to be completed Q3 2018. |
|
5 |
DML |
Kildare |
Kilcock |
PPP |
In construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
6 |
DNE |
Dublin |
Coolock / Darndale |
PPP |
In construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
7 |
DNE |
Dublin |
Summerhill, north inner city Dublin |
PPP |
In construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
8 |
DNE |
Dublin |
Balbriggan |
Operational Lease |
Operational Q3 2017 |
|
9 |
DNE |
Dublin |
Swords |
Operational Lease |
Preferred bidder selected. Letter of Intent issued August 2017. |
|
10 |
DNE |
Louth |
Drogheda north |
Operational Lease |
Existing building requires fitout. Projected completion Q1 2018 and operational Q2 2018. |
|
11 |
DNE |
Meath |
Laytown and Bettystown |
Operational Lease |
Project is progressing as operational lease. Schedule of accommodation under review |
|
12 |
DNE |
Meath |
Kells |
Operational Lease |
Operational since Q1 2016 |
|
13 |
DNE |
Monaghan |
Carrickmacross |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent issued. Progressing Agreement for Lease. |
|
14 |
South |
Carlow |
Tullow / Rathvilly / Hacketstown |
Direct build |
Adjoining landowner has re-engaged with HSE. Options being reviewed. |
|
15 |
South |
Kilkenny |
Kilkenny city (East) |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent issued. Layouts being reviewed. |
|
16 |
South |
Wexford |
Wexford town |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
17 |
South |
Waterford |
Dungarvan |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
18 |
South |
Waterford |
Waterford city (east) |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
19 |
South |
Cork |
Cork city - Ballyphehane/Togher/ Greenmount/The Lough |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent issued. Layouts being developed. |
|
20 |
South |
Kerry |
Tralee |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent issued. Layouts being reviewed. Planning application submitted. |
|
21 |
South |
Tipperary |
Carrick-on-Suir |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
22 |
South |
Tipperary |
Clonmel |
Operational Lease |
Reviewing accommodation requirements before progressing to stage 3. Existing HSE facilities being reviewed. |
|
23 |
West |
Tipperary |
Thurles |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent issued. Agreement for Lease signed. |
|
24 |
West |
Limerick |
Limerick city (Ballinacurra/Weston) |
PPP |
Construction nearing completion. Projected opening late 2017/early 2018. |
|
25 |
West |
Clare |
Ennis |
Operational Lease |
Stage 3 of the Operational Lease process. Priced offers to be reviewed. |
|
26 |
West |
Galway |
Tuam |
PPP |
Construction nearing completion. Projected opening late 2017. |
|
27 |
West |
Galway |
Gort |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent withdrawn 24/05/2016. Possible re-advertisement. |
|
28 |
West |
Roscommon |
Boyle |
PPP |
Construction nearing completion. Projected opening late 2017/early 2018. |
|
29 |
West |
Roscommon |
Ballaghadereen |
Operational Lease |
Letter of Intent issued 27/10/2015. Project progressing to Agreement for Lease. |
|
30 |
West |
Mayo |
Westport |
PPP |
In Construction. Projected opening 2018 |
|
31 |
West |
Mayo |
Claremorris |
PPP |
Construction nearing completion. Projected opening late 2017/early 2018. |
|
32 |
West |
Sligo |
Ballymote |
PPP |
Construction nearing completion. Projected opening late 2017/early 2018. |
|
33 |
West |
Donegal |
Dungloe - An Clochán Liath |
Operational Lease |
Re-advertised for Operational Lease option. Expressions of interest received. |
|
34 |
West |
Donegal |
Donegal town |
Operational Lease |
Expressions of interest received. Currently being reviewed |
Coolock and Darndale were announced as two separate locations.
The mechanism and timescale for delivery of primary care centres is dependent on a number of factors. Some of these factors are outside the control of the Health Service Executive. Regardless of the delivery mechanism, all potential primary care infrastructure is subject to suitable locations being offered/provided/available; 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.
