Fine Gael delegates heard this afternoon how their party would tackle outstanding issues in the health service.
Fine Gael health spokesman Dr Liam Twomey told the ardfheis that MRSA will be addressed in the same way as the Foot And Mouth outbreak in 2001, if the party gets into Government.
The party claimed there were 592 infections of the MRSA superbug last year compared to just four in Norway, which has a population similar in size to Ireland's.
"Everybody must take responsibility for cleaning their hands going in and out of every ward and every hospital," the TD told delegates at the Citywest Hotel.
"In government, Fine Gael will set up infection control flying squads that will conduct regular unannounced inspections so that hospitals hygiene is maintained at the highest standard."
Party leader Enda Kenny will tonight aim to woo voters in his keynote speech with new proposals on health, crime and the economy, while attacking the Government's track record on public services.
Last night the Mayo TD warned that the public will use the General Election to give its verdict on the Government's handling of the healthcare system.
He pledged to deliver 2,300 hospital beds within seven years and provide free medical insurance for all children under 16 years of age. Medical cards will be provided for 100,000 more families, the party said.
A health check-up for all children in the year in they start primary and secondary school is also promised.