132. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health for a report on the outbreak of clostridium difficile at Portiuncula Hospital in County Galway; and the action being taken to deal with it. [39771/15]

As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

If no reply has been received from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the Executive.