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Seanad: Hospital Infections: Motion (14 Feb 2007)

Fergal Browne: .... It is a question of using alcohol gel. This was brought home to me during our trip to Holland. The Department of Agriculture and Food has 30 information websites available with regard to avian flu, yet no bird has tested positive for this infection. However, 600 people have MRSA and there are no comparable websites in the health system. We seem to be well able to provide information...

Seanad: Leas Cross Nursing Home Report: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Fergal Browne: ...of ombudsman or advocate for the elderly. Senator Glynn was a Member of the House at that time and might recall the debate. The then Senator O'Dowd referred to nursing staff administering the flu vaccine to patients without medical back-up, and in the absence of emergency drugs, which was contrary to safe practice. He spoke about a nursing home where there was no doctor's signature for...

Seanad: Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Services. (22 Feb 2006)

Fergal Browne: ...major problem for cystic fibrosis sufferers is that there are not enough beds in isolation units. Such sufferers are put in wards with patients suffering from other illnesses, including the common flu. What struck me when I heard a presentation by the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland in Buswells Hotel a few months ago was that their biggest fear was what they would contract while in...

Seanad: Animal Diseases: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Fergal Browne: I am particularly pleased to have the opportunity to address the House about the issue of avian influenza, or "bird 'flu", to which it is often referred. The issue has generated a tremendous amount of publicity in recent months, particularly since the confirmation of the presence of the high pathogenic H5N1 virus in Russia and Kazakhstan during the summer and, in the past week or so, in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Fergal Browne: I agree with Senator O'Toole on the need for the Minister for Health and Children to come to the House to explain her plans, if any, to address the potential dangers of a flu pandemic which occurs every few decades. As far as I know, our plan dates back to 2002 and has not been updated. Today in Luxembourg, 22 countries will meet to discuss this important topic. England already has 14.6...