asked the Minister for Health the arrangements, if any, which have been made with the Western Health Board to bring the CAT scanner at Galway Regional Hospital into operation immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - CAT Scanner.
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I have just recently been informed by the Western Health Board that engineers, from the manufacturers of the CAT scanner are at present conducting an evaluation of the equipment with a view to its early commissioning. The board expects to have a detailed report available to it within the next week or so. Subject to a satisfactory report being received, I am satisfied that the necessary arrangements to bring the CAT scanner into service will be made at an early date.