Fergus O'Dowd
Question:293 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if surveys have taken place into the prevalence of MRSA in private nursing homes, geriatric hospitals or other institutions caring for the elderly throughout the State; if reports have been received by her Department or the Health Service Executive from the Health and Safety Executive, or any medical body or consultant; if complaints have been received by her Department or the Health Service Executive or if investigations have been or are being carried out by her Department or the Health Service Executive into the prevalence of MRSA in private nursing homes, geriatric hospitals or other institutions caring for the elderly throughout the State; if such reports will be published; the actions taken as a result of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40414/05]
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