Dr. Colm Henry:

I will ask one of my colleagues to comment on the Deputy’s question. I thank her for her kind comments and encouragement. This is an important part of not just holding us to account but is also part of the common mission we have to highlight the importance of early awareness here. As some of my colleagues have referred to in the past hour or so, we see this as part of a continuum of messages about infection, the use of antibiotics and the identification of sepsis. One of the difficulties we get into in healthcare is that we give messaging that appears to be in conflict. It is about getting an integrated message across so that we can have prudent use of antibiotics, cut inappropriate use of them and heighten awareness of that small proportion of people with infection who go on to develop sepsis through education and the continuous training of healthcare professionals, and, of course, through raising awareness in the general public.