Paul McAuliffe
Ceist:86. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status of the new Finglas primary health care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7928/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 15 February 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
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 Primary Care centre 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 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 (PCC) is complete and demonstrates that a Primary Care Centre will fit on the selected site. The Design Team is now engaged and Capital & Estates are proceeding with Stage 1 Design.
The HSE are in advanced discussions with Dublin City Council and City of Dublin Education and Training Board in relation to the proposed site acquisition.
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.