443. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health the model 4 hospitals that have a PET scanner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21058/26]
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444. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if University Hospital Galway has a PET scanner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21059/26]
517. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the total number of specimen pod containers presently available and in service at Galway University Hospital which are used as part of hospital's internal pneumatic tube system for bloods and other patient samples; if she plans to carry out an audit of the numbers of said containers at the site; if she will provide details of when such an audit last took place…
1950. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the age profile of the national linear accelerator (Linac) fleet. [19698/26]
1951. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the assessment which has been made of the impact on patient access and treatment delays arising from older Linacs, noting that machines over ten years break down much more often and that this leads to downtime & delays. [19699/26]
1953. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address the strain on medical physics staff caused by large scale simultaneous Linac replacements, given the statement that such an approach puts an enormous strain on medical physics staff colleagues. [19701/26]
1954. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if she will establish a National Radiotherapy Equipment Replacement Programme to provide predictable, coordinated investment and ensure equitable access to modern radiotherapy regardless of location. [19702/26]
5. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of linear accelerators currently in use for radiotherapy services in the State; their age profile, including the number over 20 years old; the recommended replacement age for such equipment; and whether a rolling procurement and replacement programme is in place. [18169/26]
134. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand the availability of linear accelerators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17301/26]
954. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health her plans to develop additional endoscopy capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17126/26]
955. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health if there will be additional endoscopy capacity provided for in the new elective hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17127/26]
509. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on ICT improvements for patient files across hospitals to ensure patient files are up to date, especially for review case appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15808/26]
255. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when a modern IT system with all patient records will be made available across the entire Health Service, representing a major improvement for patients and all medical personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15389/26]
263. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will address the fact that Mayo University Hospital is operating with only one CT scanner, leading to significant delays for patients, including those requiring urgent cancer-related imaging; and if she will outline the immediate steps that will be taken to increase scanning capacity and reduce waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter.…
1151. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the service history for all MRI machines here; how often they are serviced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12215/26]
1152. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the service history for all radiation therapy equipment in Ireland; how often they are serviced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12216/26]
1103. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to install a second MRI scanner (details supplied) at Cavan General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9847/26]
967. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of acute inpatient beds available in each public hospital as of 31 December 2025; and the average bed occupancy rate recorded during 2025, in tabular form. [5699/26]
975. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of public hospital beds closed temporarily or permanently during 2025; and the reason recorded for closure in each case, in tabular form. [5707/26]
41. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health for an update on the national linear accelerators (linac) replacement programme, including details of replacement plans outside Dublin. [4990/26]
316. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the timeframe in which it is expected that an MRI scanner will be located at Monaghan Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4794/26]
968. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health when the cold cap/scalp cooling machine in CUH was installed; when it was last used; and to outline the timeline for it being used again. [3957/26]
514. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health whether the cold cap/scalp cooling machine in CUH is in operation; the number of times in each of the past 12 months it has been used; the number of patients that have been treated using it; and whether training has been provided for the chemo therapy nurses in order to use it. [2943/26]
515. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health whether the linear accelerator in CUH is currently in use; and the number of patients treated or assessed using it during each of the past 12 months. [2944/26]
173. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the hours and days of the week where CT scans, MRI scans and so on, are carried out at Beaumont Hospital; the average wait time for consultants to get results back from each type of scan carried out at this hospital, especially after hours or at the weekends; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2708/26]