Multi-million cancer scanner to remain idle until year end

A multi-million euro cancer scanner, mothballed since 2009, is unlikely to be brought online until at least the year end due to continuing staffing delays.

A private tender document for the Cork University Hospital equipment was published at the start of this year in an attempt to fill four key posts. The tender to appoint a clinical specialist radiographer, two senior radiographers and a principal physicist had a deadline of Mar 21 for applications.

However, it is understood the jobs’ tender process will not be made by the HSE until August, meaning the four positions are almost certain not to be filled until the final quarter of this year.