John Halligan
Ceist:418. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for a computed tomography, CT, scan at University Hospital Waterford; the number of persons that have been waiting for a scan in excess of six months and in excess of 12 months; the number of hours per week the existing scanner is in operation; the reason the new scanner at University Hospital Waterford, launched in May 2014, is not operational; if training has commenced for diagnostic staff to operate the new scanner; when this training will be completed; when the new scanner will be operational; the number of hours per week it is anticipated that the new scanner will be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7825/15]
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