Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2022
668. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if there are proposals to replace the CT scanner at Mayo University Hospital; the details on the age of the scanner and the associated performance KPIs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6135/22]
View answerSaolta University Health Care Group advise that the CT scanner in Mayo University Hospital is 12 years old and that, in 2021, technical issues resulted in some level of disruption to the CT service on 20 days.
Saolta University Health Care Group further advise that replacement of the CT scanner is the top priority for Mayo University Hospital under the Equipment Replacement Programme 2022. Mayo University Hospital are currently working in conjunction with HSE Estates to progress the supporting infrastructural works. The intention is to maintain the existing CT in operation until the replacement CT is provided.
