Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

The long-awaited MRSA audit is due this afternoon, one and a half months behind schedule. I seek an early debate next week on that issue. It will be a major problem in the future and under the Health Act 1947 there is an onus on the health services to confine infectious diseases. We could be facing a major litigation battle if we do not act soon. The Government is not taking the issue as seriously as it should.