The unit had been closed this week as management awaited clarity from the HSE on staffing matters.
Regional Hospital Mullingar has been given approval to move ahead with staff appointments for a long-awaited MRI scanner.
The unit housing the equipment had been closed since Monday as management sought clarification from the HSE on staff matters.
It had been expected the machine would be fully operational yesterday.
The MRI service is to commence on a phased basis, as staff posts are filled, according to Longford Westmeath TD, Robert Troy.
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