Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I agree with those Senators who looked for a debate on the mishandling of the SARS virus scenario by the Minister for Health and Children and his Department. This morning we learned that SARS had a 20% mortality rate and that it was increasing every day. Will the Leader ask the Minister to confirm that the long-term effects of SARS are still unknown? It is unhelpful to dismiss it as if it will not affect us when it is doing so every day of our lives. We still do not know its full mortality rate or long-term effects. What steps does the Minister plan to take at airports and other entry points regarding those travelling from affected countries?