1252. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the planned new Xray service to be opened in Balbriggan primary care centre, which was announced in January 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30668/26]
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
TDs have asked
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parties and groups
Independents counted together
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departments asked
Questions per month
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| Month | Questions |
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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 party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.
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The questions
543. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the long overdue Primary Care Centre for Killarney town; when will this facility be ready to open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29417/26]
549. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the long overdue Primary Care Centre for Cahersiveen town and the Iveragh Peninsula; if the preferred site has been identified; when will works commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29423/26]
157. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the development of the primary care centre, Youghal, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28360/26]
165. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Health the plans there are to provide and expand services at existing primary care centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28463/26]
206. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health when additional primary care centres or services will be delivered in underserved areas of Roscommon-Galway. [28491/26]
219. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for progress of the proposed primary health care centre for Gorey, County Wexford; if she will confirm that funding is available to progress this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28456/26]
226. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Health her strategy for the delivery of primary care centres in rural areas and in deprived urban communities, with the objective of improving GP recruitment and retention in those locations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28354/26]
230. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question of No. 129 of 5 March 2026, if a contractor has been appointed to deliver Phase 1 works for the Finglas primary care centre; and if the project remains on track for works to commence in Q2 2026. [28228/26]
896. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the primary care centre in Gorey, County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28723/26]
2678. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed new primary care centre in Baldoyle/ Clongriffin Dublin 13 area; the current stage of planning or development of this project; the reasons it was not included in the HSE Capital Plan 2026; the alternative timelines or funding arrangements now being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23841/26]
2939. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the new primary care centre for (details supplied); the reason this centre was not included in the HSE's Capital Plan 2026;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24897/26]
3075. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the planned primary care centre for Gorey, County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25732/26]
468. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the minor injuries unit for Killarney, County Kerry; when it will open to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23308/26]
469. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the primary care unit for Killarney, County Kerry; when works will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23309/26]
470. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the primary care unit for Cahersiveen, County Kerry; when works will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23310/26]
865. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Health if a preferred location, site or building has been identified for a primary care centre in Gorey, County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21537/26]
905. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the works that remain outstanding for the new primary care centre in Nenagh; when the centre will be opened by the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21763/26]
927. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the new primary care centre for the Clongriffin/Baldoyle, Dublin 13 area; the reason this new primary care centre was not included in the HSE’s Capital Plan 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21850/26]
458. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care centres currently operating in Galway City and County Galway ; the services provided in each centre; and the plans for additional primary care facilities in the constituency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21107/26]
1657. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the services being provided at Ballyboden Primary Care Centre; the services that remain in deficit there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18243/26]
1868. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed primary care centre in Portumna, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19330/26]
1923. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the reason the proposed Primary Care Centre in Tullow is not included in the 2026 HSE Capital Plan; the current status of the project within the HSE capital approval process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19532/26]
10. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Health the number of GP practices or primary care centres that have been introduced in north Kildare since 2020; the number due to be opened in 2026 that are known; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17744/26]
34. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the plans her Department has to upgrade existing primary care centres or provide new primary care centres in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17295/26]