Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent)
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935. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 69 of 13 July 2021, if an update on funding of a permanent public MRI scanner at Wexford General Hospital through the 2022 Estimates process can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52531/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The HSE has advised that the installation of a permanent MRI Scanner at Wexford General Hospital is a priority capital investment for the Ireland East Health Group. Engagement is continuing between the Hospital Group and the Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding the funding of this initiative.

The HSE has also advised that there is currently an MRI service available at Wexford General Hospital, which is being provided in a mobile unit on site.

The HSE has been advised that the Friends of Wexford General Hospital have raised €250,000 seed funding for the MRI and are continuing to hold these funds in good faith.

I trust that this information will be of assistance to you.