Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 66: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the patient waiting times for MRI scans; and the actions she is taking to reduce these waiting times. [18276/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) has arranged treatment for an increasing number of patients each year since its inception in 2002. It has also initiated new services such as the out-patient scheme from 2005 and more recently, the provision of MRI scans. The NTPF arranged over 3,000 MRIs in 2008 and is committed to continuing this service in 2009. I have asked the HSE to provide the Deputy with information in relation to the waiting times for MRI scans.