Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

Perhaps I might have an opportunity on the Adjournment. The Cathaoirleach might encourage me to put down a notice on the Adjournment for further elaboration on the health developments and services.

It is very important that public representatives from each county and region have an opportunity to serve on the regional health forums and bring the views of the people to the new executive. I support that and I thank the Minister for putting it in the Bill, along with the reference to advisory panels. Last night RTE broadcast a very good "Prime Time" programme about the MRSA super bug. The situation is very serious and I ask the Department to carry out a detailed assessment of this dangerous bug. The danger of visiting hospitals and spreading and catching infection must be emphasised. I hope to have the opportunity of discussing Roscommon County Hospital in more detail perhaps as a matter on the Adjournment.