Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022
755. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health if there is an allocation of funding for a permanent public MRI machine for Wexford General Hospital;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7991/22]
View answer756. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the installation of a permanent public MRI machine in Wexford General Hospital as committed to by the HSE in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7992/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 755 and 756 together.
The installation of a permanent MRI at Wexford General Hospital is a priority capital investment for the Ireland East Health Group.
The HSE has advised that there is currently an MRI service available at Wexford General Hospital, which is being provided in a mobile unit on site.
Engagement is taking place between the Hospital Group and the Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding the funding of this initiative. The HSE has been advised that the Friends of Wexford General Hospital have raised €250,000 seed funding for the MRI and are continuing to hold these funds in good faith.
The Wexford MRI Scanner Project has been prioritised for initiation on the Capital Plan 2022.
