Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I am disappointed with the reply, which I believed would be more detailed. It did not place much emphasis on the need for new isolation units. Although the Minister of State acknowledged the need for extra staff, he should reconsider this issue. Perhaps he could communicate directly with me. We have ignored the problem in the past and should now shed light on it. Isolation units and the opening of a new 30-bed unit at St. Vincent's University Hospital are vital.