Group plans to lobby minister over superbug

A new support group has been set up to raise awareness about the MRSA bug.

“MRSA and Families” is vowing to lift the veil of silence surrounding what it says is a superbug crisis Irish in hospitals.

They say they are going to lobby the Health Minister over the spread of deadly infections in the country's wards.

The MRSA bug is caused by bacteria commonly carried on the skin or in the nose of healthy individuals.

It is estimated that about one third of the population carries the bacteria without causing illness.

It is only when it reaches the bloodstream or the lungs that an infection occurs.

“MRSA and Families” is holding a public meeting in Kilkenny's New Park hotel this evening.