The Eastern Regional Authority says it has received funding to free up beds inappropriately used in acute hospitals.

The lack of proper information in relation to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is disconcerting in itself, but the official bungling is utterly frightening.

THE three greatest certainties in Irish political life are lies, damn lies and broken election promises. People are now complaining about the dishonest Fianna Fáil promises, but they should remember that Fine Gael, Labour and Sinn Féin all made similarly lavish promises as they vied with each other.