Seven people have died from the MRSA superbug in the past 10 days, according to a support group for families affected by the organism.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, the founder of MRSA & Families, Margaret Dawson, claimed that the seven died in various hospitals around the country.
Dr Kevin Kelleher, Director of Public Health with the Health Service Executive, said he would not be able to comment on the seven cases.
Dr Kelleher said that the HSE has taken large steps in improving hygiene in hospitals in recent times but that there is no quick fix solution to the problem.
