East Mayo primary care centre delay 'wholly unacceptable'

MINISTER Dara Calleary has sought clarity from the HSE regarding the status of Ballyhaunis Primary Care Centre, saying he found it wholly unacceptable that construction remains stalled on site, as has been the case for a considerable amount of time.

He commented: “The proposed primary care centre in Ballyhaunis represents an important advancement in the provision of healthcare for the region and is a key component of the efforts to enhance community care.

“I understand that the HSE has formally requested confirmation of a planned recommencement date and programme of works to completion.

“Once construction does recommence, the HSE estimates that a further eight-month period is required to complete the construction phase of this project, followed by an equipping and commissioning process before coming into operational use as a primary care centre.

“I was pleased to hear that the Minister for Health, his department and the HSE remain committed to the completion of the primary care centre and I will continue to liaise with the relevant stakeholders to ensure the project progresses without any further delay.'”