Erin McGreehan
Question:26. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the primary care centre for Dundalk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4896/26]
View answerThursday, 22 January 2026
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I wish to thank the Deputy for allowing me to update the house on the new Primary Care Centre (PCC) for Dundalk.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the proposed PCC for Dundalk, which is being delivered through the Operational Lease Model, is fully approved and a preferred provider is in place. The HSE has entered into a legal agreement to lease the facility upon its delivery by the preferred provider.
The preferred provider has commenced their own tender process for a building contractor, and submissions are expected in the coming weeks. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that, subject to the successful appointment of a building contractor, the HSE expects that works will commence on site by early Q2 2026.
When operational, planned services available in Dundalk PCC will include GP services, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health services and Disability Day services. Dundalk PCC will be an important addition to the PCCs currently serving the people of County Louth across Drogheda, Carlingford, Ardee and Castlebellingham.
Nationally, we have made real progress in developing Primary Care infrastructure. There are a total of 180 Primary Care Centres operational across the country with 51 of these PCCs opening since 2020. It is welcome news that the development of the new PCC in Dundalk is progressing.