Fermoy primary care centre won't offer services until end of year

The one outstanding issue for the council is potential traffic congestion, with a new Tesco supermarket also planned for the town

The top floor is expected to house a GP practice although it is understood from medical sources it has proved challenging to find GPs interested in re-locating.

A new primary care centre in Fermoy may not see HSE services starting to move in before December, the HSE has said.

The centre at Mill Island is expected to house HSE community staff, as well as private therapists, MRI services and a GP practice. A HSE spokeswoman said equipping of the building is “ongoing” including installing specialist medical equipment.