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A major fundraising effort was undertaken by Friends of Mullingar Hospital to purchase the machine.

Nationally, 483 people are waiting for a bed in hospitals around the country this morning.

The new suite features two endoscopy theatres, a minor operations procedure room, and a ten bed recovery bay.

Preparations are well underway for the event.

Deputy Harkin believes the move would have a positive impact on hospitals.

Deputy Troy raised the matter in the Dail on Tuesday.

It comes as its latest report into Ireland's bathing waters has found 97 per cent of designated swimming areas are up to standard.