Tipperary medical centre gets much-needed MRI equipment

Thurles TD, Deputy Michael Lowry, has welcomed the addition of an MRI machine to the new Primary Care Centre in Mitchel Street, Thurles, which he says is now one of the best in the country.

The state-of-the-art facility, which has been staffed with a full complement of specialist services delivered by trained, qualified, professionals, was described by Deputy Lowry as being a facility, but with one big disadvantage.

“Since the Centre opened, it was obvious that there was one vital piece of modern equipment that was not installed.

“ I am delighted to confirm that the omission has now been rectified, and the Centre in Thurles has received an MRI scanning machine. It is installed and currently being commissioned. The MRI equipment will be available to the GPs of the area and also to qualified physiotherapists.

“GPs can refer patients with spinal, orthopedic, brain, neurological and sports injuries,” Mr Lowry said.

Alliance Medical has a lease and service agreement in place, and as part of that agreement, they provide a core team of radiologists who read the scan and report back to the GPs.

Tipperary University Hospital already has a new scanner installed, and that will continue to provide the same level of service.

“The Thurles scanner is an expansion and an additional service that will meet local needs and take pressure off Clonmel.

The Thurles Medical Centre now has a complete service offering that matches the best in the country,” said Mr Lowry.