386. Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Health the status of the tender process for the return of satellite mammography services at Sligo University Hospital; if a successful bidder has been chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2324/16]

The HSE sought tenders in November 2015 for the provision of a mobile follow-up mammography service for women from the Sligo/Leitrim area who have already received treatment for breast cancer.

The tender process is currently ongoing and it is hoped that it will be concluded shortly.