Citizens' Assembly
Seanad Éireann — 2022-11-29
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Martin Conway (FG), Administrative Panel

I thank the Minister of State for giving a specific timeline. I take it the citizens' assembly on drugs will be up and running by the end of quarter 1 2023, which is welcome.
I sought an update from the HSE on 14 October and 11 November but failed to get a response on what is happening with this closed health centre in Camolin. The HSE said it was going to approach various agencies and, if that did not work, it would put the building on the market. I am not aware of any other local State agencies that have been approached about taking the building over and, as far as I am aware, it is not on the market. Following eight years of closure and complete inaction by the HSE, I hope the Minister of State will be able to impart some knowledge as to what is happening with this building, particularly when, as we know, there is a huge demand for property whether for housing to home displaced persons or refugees, or for community groups or other purposes. The fact that this fine building remains there and the HSE has done nothing about it remains a big concern. I hope the Minister of State will be able to update us.

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Sitting date: 2022-11-29