62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the progress and time schedule for providing primary care centres in County Kildare; when he will meet the full requirement; the extent to which this will ease overcrowding at the hospitals Naas and elsewhere in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8620/16]

The HSE has responsibility for the provision and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my private office and they will follow up the matter with them.