Paul McAuliffe
Ceist:102. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status of the Finglas primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22868/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 13 July 2021
Ceisteanna (102)
Freagraí scríofa
I would like to thank the Deputy for raising the issue of the provision, of a Primary Care Centre in Finglas. The development of primary care is central to the Government's objective to delivering a high quality, integrated and cost-effective health care system.
Finglas has been identified as a high priority location for the development of a Primary Care Centre. In 2012, a HSE direct-build Primary Care Centre was approved, and the Dublin City Council owned property on Mellowes Road was identified as the preferred site.
Following the decision not to grant planning permission in February 2015, HSE Estates in conjunction with local Primary Care Services Teams identified an alternative Dublin City Council site for a new Primary Care Centre in Finglas.
The feasibility study for the Finglas Primary Care Centre is now complete. The procurement of a design team is underway, and design team tenders were returned in May. The HSE will be in a position to appoint a design team in Q3 2021.
The proposed services accommodation will comprise of: a Primary Care, Community Mental Health Team and Mental Health Day Hospital, CAMHS, Social Inclusion, Ophthalmology, Progressing Disability Services (Early Intervention and School Age Disability Team), Dental/Orthodontics, Enhanced Community Care and GPs space.
It is important to recognise that the delivery of capital projects is a dynamic process and is subject to the successful completion of the various approval stages, in line with the Public Spending Code, which can impact on the timeline for delivery.