Emmet Stagg
Ceist:445 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a selection machine, which is used for radio therapy for women suffering form cervical cancer, is lying idle in St. Luke's Hospital following its transfer from St. Anne's Hospital in November 1997; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that this is the only machine of its kind in Ireland; his views on whether the lack of staff has resulted in the specialised unit being shut down thus leaving the machine idle; if he will make funding available to ensure that this machine is used for its intended purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21480/98]