31 Deputy David Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, with reference to the Adjournment matter dated 25 November 2010, if the positron emission tomography scanner in Cork University Hospital is operational and if not, if she will give details of when it might become operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4041/11]

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.