Radiology unit at Longford's St Joseph's campus given "full upgrade" green light
HSE bosses have pledged to carry out a full upgrade of St Joseph's radiology department, it was announced this afternoon.
Fianna Fáil TD Joe Flaherty announced the news, saying pricing on the overall cost of the project was nearing a conclusion.
“I am pleased that the HSE have committed to a full upgrade of all equipment at the radiology room over the next 18 months," he said.
"I understand that costings are underway and if additional funding is allocated to NERP in June / July, I am hopeful that approval will be finalised then.”
The company Medray are the approved suppliers and have the national contract for the upgrade and replacement of all x-ray equipment.
“I understand that the Medtray team have visited St Joseph’s with Dr Ger Flynn from the National Equipment Replacement Programme have visited St Joseph’s twice in the past month and plans for the upgrade are well advanced.”