470. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the future plans for the Ballgall Health Centre on Seamus Ennis Road; and if it will continue to operate when the new Primary Health Care Centre for Finglas opens. [75174/26]
Topics / Primary Care Centres
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsPrimary Care Centres
342 questions from 90 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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337 written, 5 oral
90
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Independents counted together
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| January 2025 | 12 |
| February 2025 | 33 |
| March 2025 | 24 |
| April 2025 | 11 |
| May 2025 | 31 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| July 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 6 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 6 |
| October 2026 | 23 |
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The questions
238. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the extent to which HSE primary care services in County Wexford rely on external providers for specialist equipment and assistive technology assessments; the number of referrals and expenditure in 2025 and 2026 to date; the current waiting times for assessment, equipment provision and follow-up support; and the measures being taken to reduce delays. [74899/26]
968. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the current staff vacancy rate in the primary care centre in Athy, County Kildare. [73928/26]
974. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health for an update in respect of the proposed Rathmines primary care centre. [74448/26]
989. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on the Graig primary care centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74343/26]
1060. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date under the Primary Care Centres Programme in Galway and surrounding areas, specifically an update on the progress made on the provision of a primary care centre in Oranmore, forthcoming stages of programme delivery; the expected timelines for implementation; the estimated cost range for the programme; and if she will make a statement on…
1061. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date under the Primary Care Centres Programme in Galway and surrounding areas, specifically an update on the progress made on the provision of a primary care centre in Claregalway, forthcoming stages of programme delivery; the expected timelines for implementation; the estimated cost range for the programme; and if she will make a statement…
1062. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health for an update on the construction of the Douglas Primary Health Centre, Cork City; and when the project is due to be completed. [74242/26]
1063. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date under the Primary Care Centres Programme to provide a primary care centre for South Connemara, forthcoming stages of programme delivery; the expected timelines for implementation; the estimated cost range for the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74182/26]
1066. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date under the Primary Care Centres Programme in Galway and surrounding areas, specifically at the former Aviva site in Knocknacarra which the HSE Capital Plan 2026 stated construction will commence at in 2026, forthcoming stages of programme delivery; the expected timelines for implementation; the estimated cost range for the programme; an…
104. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the development of the planned new primary care centre for Gorey, County Wexford. [72409/26]
133. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of the proposed Gorey primary health care centre. [72389/26]
154. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to strengthen healthcare provision in Balbriggan, including investment in primary care services and consideration of a minor injuries hub, given the continued population growth. [67085/26]
155. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the delivery of a primary care centre for Swords. [71050/26]
165. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the way in which she is progressing new primary care centres in Kerry. [72493/26]
167. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health for an update on Midleton primary care centre. [72946/26]
180. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the development of the Rathmines primary care centre. [71753/26]
217. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the delivery of a primary care centre for Donabate. [71051/26]
227. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that the Castleisland-Farranfore primary care area, covering a large rural catchment from Abbeyfeale to Kilcummin and from Ballydesmond to Firies, is due to have just one senior physiotherapist providing both outpatient and domiciliary services for the next six months; the steps being taken to fill the vacant domiciliary physiotherapist post which has …
575. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the long overdue primary care centre for Cahersiveen, county Kerry; the reason for the delay with this critical service for the people of Cahersiveen, Iveragh and south Kerry; and will she make a statement on the matter. [69943/26]
578. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health for an update on the reconfiguration and refurbishment of Gurteen health centre, County Sligo. [69973/26]
614. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current occupancy level of the Primary Care Centre in Westport, County Mayo; whether any vacant clinical, office or treatment space is available within the facility; whether consideration has been given to accommodating a general practitioner practice facing closure in the town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70155/26]
630. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health for an update on paediatric service staffing in Rialto primary care centre; when patients can expect a post (details supplied) to be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70187/26]
172. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the reason a new primary care centre in Urlingford which was identified previously as a need, and fell through due to not being economically viable to construct, the HSE needs to facilitate a re-advertisement of this primary care centre, only after another full review of the current and future service needs for the Urlingford area has been undertaken with rele…
169. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has undertaken any review of primary care service provision in East Mayo; and if she will address concerns that the withdrawal of administrative support in Swinford represents a systematic wind down of local services. [67360/26]