3210. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of reports that MRI machines at Beaumont Hospital are in need of repair, that some patients report having to travel by taxi to Blackrock in order to avail of PET scans; the steps she is taking to ensure such diagnostic scans are available in Beaumont; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26477/26]

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.