Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2022
347. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Health the current use of the building owned by the HSE at Patrick St. Portarlington, County Laois at the intersection of the R420 and R419; if it will be made available for community use or housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59990/22]
View answerI can confirm the building at Patrick St. Portarlington, County Laois is owned by the HSE. The property was the former Portarlington Health Centre, and it is owned freehold by the HSE.
I refer to the ongoing Government initiatives in respect of sourcing suitable properties for use in the provision of accommodation under Housing for All and also as part of the Ukrainian Accommodation Response.
Earlier this year the HSE provided details to the Department of Housing of properties in the health estate that may be suitable for use in providing housing and accommodation. I can confirm that Portarlington Health Centre has been included on this list.
Given the urgent and important work being done under the all-of-Government approach in relation to both Housing for All and the provision of accommodation to Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland, my Department and the HSE will continue to engage in the all of government efforts to address these important matters.
