Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
820 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if the needs assessment for MRI services submitted to his Department by the SEHB has been examined; the date it was received by his Department; the number of meetings held with the SEHB regarding the matter; when a decision will be made; his views on the length of time it is taking to resolve the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21733/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraA needs assessment report on the matter referred to by the Deputy was submitted by the South Eastern Health Board to my Department in December 2003. The report was subsequently examined by my Department and a reply issued in February 2004. The matter was more recently discussed during the course of a meeting with the board in May when it was agreed that the issues involved would be kept under review in the light of the board's regional MRI requirements.
