Saolta University Health Care Group advise that the CT scanner in Mayo University Hospital is 12 years old and that, in 2021, technical issues resulted in some level of disruption to the CT service on 20 days.
Saolta University Health Care Group further advise that replacement of the CT scanner is the top priority for Mayo University Hospital under the Equipment Replacement Programme 2022. Mayo University Hospital are currently working in conjunction with HSE Estates to progress the supporting infrastructural works. The intention is to maintain the existing CT in operation until the replacement CT is provided.