Planning permission has been granted for a primary care centre in the northside of Cork City, with the Cork/Kerry region also set to pilot-test a new approach to heart care. However, he said:Blackrock Hall Primary Care Centre in Blackrock, Cork. The planned Ballyvolane primary care centre also includes a GP practice and a retail unit which is likely to be a pharmacy. "This is a significant milestone for a community that has waited far too long for modern, accessible primary care services close to home.”A visualisation of the primary care centre in Glanmire, Cork, on which work is progressing. In nearby Glanmire, works are progressing on a recently confirmed primary care centre following planning delays, she also said.

Source: Irish Examiner December 29, 2025 15:58 UTC