Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 55: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied that hospital hygiene levels have improved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8350/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The first ever national hygiene audit took place last year. The results of this audit will form the basis for the changes that are required in both work environments and work practices so as to meet the highest possible standards of cleanliness in hospital settings. The second national hygiene audit of acute hospitals has commenced and will assess the extent of the improvements made at hospital level since the publication of the first audit report. I am confident that hospital hygiene will improve as there is now an increased awareness and resolve in all hospitals to attain the necessary high standards.