Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Niamh Smyth - PQ 9847-26
Deputy Smyth asked about the plans to install a second MRI scanner at Cavan General Hospital. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs and HSE Dublin and North East
Published: February 2026
Updated: February 2026
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Question from Deputy Niamh Smyth - PQ 9847-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to install a second MRI scanner (Cavan General Hospital = second MRI Scanner. We understand that MRI waits may lead to more inpatient best being occupied while waiting on scans and wondering if an additional MRI Scanner might help free up acute beds?) at Cavan General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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